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unit. Sometimes family is a spouse or children, niece or nephew, a friend or even a neighbor. And sometimes, family is a friend of the four-legged variety, like Sam.
Sam is the best friend of one of our hospice patients. In fact, Sam is much of what this gentleman lives
for. He does not have local family and relies on a church
community, plus Agape, to help care for him. Recently, the progression of his illness has prevented him from being able to actively care for Sam – and removing Sam is unthinkable.
But hospice cares for the family unit, a team effort that often includes volunteers. Enter volunteer, Kelly
Rawlins, who is helping this gentleman to keep Sam at home. Kelly is
walking Sam on her days off from work. She also took him to see the groomer. Sam had become dirty, matted and unable to see well because of the wild fur over his eyes. Kelly took care of the
coordination, and the Agape Foundation footed the bill.
Thank you, Kelly, and thank you Agape Foundation--what a tremendous
gift. With deep gratitude
for all of our staff and volunteers in this work --Beth
