3 DEAR FRIENDS 20 IN STRIDE A Letter from the President Journey to Hope 22 SOUL FOOD Love and Food 24 LIVING WELL Senior Support 28 26 AT HOME Home Sweet Managing Grief HEALING HEARTS 30 WITH HONORS Pride of Uniform 32 FURRY Pets are Cherished, Too Final Wishes 34 COMFORTING CARE 37 HELPING HANDS Supportive Community 46 38 RAINBOW TRAILS Saying Good-Bye 40 GIVING HOPE 42 TRIBUTES Gifts Heart The Gift Honor for Everyone 44 LEGACY HOPEFUL LIFE Tribute Barbara B. Mann 48 THE COMMUNITY Help Spread Word Departments HOPEHCS.ORG IFCVR_001.indd 102814 705 PM Wings 49 RETAIL THERAPY 50 TIME TALENTS Invaluable Volunteers Fun a Cause HOSPICE HEALTHCARE SERVICES 53 Samira K. Beckwith CEO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Alexander Sandy Robinson Chair Bo Turbeville Vice-Chair Richard Ackert Secretary Charles Idelson Treasurer Rev. Dr. Timothy Halverson Past Noreen DiPlacido Madlyn Dornaus Tom Giles Larry Hart Luis Insignares Jerry Nichols Fred Pezeshkan Ronald Smalley Linda Uhler Hospice Services Inc., dba HealthCare Services, is registered with Florida Department Consumer registration number SC-01911. was licensed by state in 1984. not-for-profit, communitybased agency providing services Lee, Glades, Hendry, Collier, Charlotte, DeSoto Sarasota Counties. Please be advised that 100 percent donations we receive benefit not directed other organizations or entities. You may obtain copy our official financial information calling Division toll-free within Florida, at 800 435-7352. This does imply endorsement, approval recommendation state. If you would prefer this magazine electronically, please contact us via website hopehcs.orgforms wingsofhope.We welcome your comments suggestions. Many Treasures Chest CELEBRATIONS 56 INFO Guide 58 JOYFUL 63 Making Beautiful Moments Creating Lasting Memories 60 WISHES 61 EXPRESSIONS Unspoken Needs Power Art 65 PARTING SHOTS On Cover Beckwith, president Sanibel artist Sissi Janku display Jankus tropical seascape painting, Coming Home, series featuring sailboats. Elaborating on artwork, says, Sailboats remind me changes life. Of smooth calm stormy exciting parts life their repetition. There higher power pushes ahead. which captures light colors Southwest Floridas natural beauty, generously donated artist. For painting classes her studio visit sissijanku.com. produced TOTI Media, Inc. P.O. Box 1227, Sanibel, 33957 Tel 239 472-0205 Fax 395-2125 Website toti.com Friedrich N. Jaeger FounderChairman Daniela E. Publisher Brian Stromlund Creative Director Patricia Letakis Editor Proofreader CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Maxine Baker, Cathy Chestnut, Nick Ciletti, Jennifer T. Johnston, Artis Henderson, Darcy Spencer, John Strickling, Amy Bennett Williams Copyrighted byTOTI Services. All rights reserved. No part publication reproduced without written permission publisher. Opinions expressed contributors necessarily those andor made possible through donor support. 2 WINGS 2014 2015 WOH_Final_R.indd 103014 532 BOTTOM PHOTO BY GARTH FRANCIS Dear Friends Hope, t believe it special honor care individuals as they enter lifes final chapter invited into families homes, present when transitioning hold hands who mourn.This issue commemorates 30th anniversary--a milestone reminding has been privilege guide loved ones deeply personal journey. Ive led more than years now am often asked Why organization called Dont provide its time give up hope I have grown love question because allows explain whats heart what do. meaning word means different things phases lives. As children, stay later. young adults, find job. Later love, children retirement too. need care, most relief.They respite pain breathe ease. They enjoy meal again energy laugh family friends. What people want come an improved quality duration left--however long be. These hopes seem small, but matter team. why dedicated doing alleviating pain. We comfort. Providing comfort look entire person. listen express relief clinically, emotionally, spiritually socially. And dont stop there. do Inside issue, will stories about many found Hope.You read touched learn how beyond clinical discover can help continue mission next years. behalf board directors, staff, volunteers everyone thank inviting lives continued support Hope. Warm regards, 101314 614 JENNIFER JOHNSTON 4 20142015 Lee County Commissioner Frank Mann, Board Member Pezeshkan, Congressman Connie Mack break ground Lehigh Acres House PACE Care Center 2009. E very day gift--a gift united small group kindhearted Fort Myers residents over ago.This team volunteer nurses, doctors, clergy, professors professionals were determined back neighbors created H.O.P.E., Oriented Program Everyone. Little did know started church become one leading healthcare providers all Florida--recognized nationally model exceptional care. Through years, caring intention behind stayed same, much delight original formed 1979. Dottie Hummel, member, former nurse, remembers didnt take long--only 10 minutes--for well-educated, wellintentioned create H.O.P.E. acronym. founding members used office space establish organization. Small helped growing nurses caregivers travel to, with, patients throughout Myers. just best team, says Dottie, believes she only surviving member board. supported each other. everything any altruistic attitude helping others That special. In early H.O.P.E.s provided emotional nearing end life, talking them answering questions should expect. day, nurse available meaningful gestures like takes Edison Festival Lights Parade 1994. 5 Sami, pet visitor, brightens Ann Brown staff Gerry Louima Joannes Hospice, Bonita Springs. bringing favorite food became integral personalized, loving still provides today. People came forward said, you, involved, says. possibly could, course there no compensation time. proud it, hundreds patients, even then. 1981, incorporated not-for-profit agency. once-grassroots effort blossom sought every individual fulfill Grant funds, combined increasing donations, allowed professional aides, social workers, clergy physician. Daniel Dosoretz, physician had relocated large Boston hospital palliative He realized here being admitted hospitals critical here, he recalls. needed place go good options. trying educate public hospice care--a relatively obscure term time--by giving TV radio interviews writing articles service announcements. 1982, first 29 completed new training program began additional families. Certificate Need received 1983.The acceptance grew hit another 1984 becoming certified Medicare Medicaid provider. Now, beneficiaries pay little nothing out-of-pocket hospice, 6 coverage insurance programs. Most importantly, never denies patient, regardless ability pay. grew, sense goodwill develop medical community viewed asset community, complemented available. think system accepted great accomplishment, Dosoretz whether pay, not. Thats tremendous asset. accepting input physicians hospitals. Its work consensus, big difference. Oncologist Thomas E.Teufels involvement cancer fit him serve Hopes When joined, working out church, excitement whom stages cancer. development learned reach sorts diagnoses, Teufel initial days, saw this. footprint expanded, bring leader run effective business also could national impact. remains amazed agreed helm joining 1991 CEO. She already well established nationwide, project, decided leap faith. primary person responsible growth. 1 1. Rainbow Trails campers camp celebrates 25 fall. 2. gathers Gulf walk fundraiser 3. Easy Striders mall walkers, 2000. 4. poses beside annual Tree office, 5. inflates balloon Parade, 1997. 7 Parkinson participants get moving exercise class. --Dr. cares 2,000 daily Florida. add broad scope services, including bereaved Kids Care, AllInclusive Elderly PACE, Countys Parkinsons recently Visiting Nurses, private duty nursing home health evolution spearheaded fundraising, enabling expand physically multiple environments journey cherished. Today, locations Centers four Houses Myers, Cape Coral, Springs Acres. kept ahead Teufel. goes shes brought her. list well-deserved accolades awards demonstrate locally 8 recognized way high-quality medical, spiritual support, always focused Over Hummel watched today, filled pride friends three decades ago continues whose It two ago. Dotties husband Wade North High School football coach, patient after suffered stroke developed infectious disease. workers no-holds-barred approach making sure needed, down beer, days before his death 2012. generous spirit expert reminded involvement. felt like, wow, think, inception organization, impacted emotionally intellectually hadnt heavily perhaps wouldnt so others. fleet buses utilized participant transportation, 2008. Below Naples grand opening ceremony. 9 615 Former Mayor Oscar Corbin wife Wilhelmina among few couples celebrating 70 marriage. O ver past thousands powerful experiences share us. While unique way, see common threads dignity, respect, NEW WAY Nancy Murphy wont let daughters death. Wendy Burke passed away Jan. 22, 2011 41-year-old woman, 24-hour homes intensive units. combination rheumatic diseases scleroderma causing body down, doctors told December 2010 Wendy, ICU, experiencing days. hope, maybe theyre wrong. Then Christmas, left. 11 Now honors volunteering, House. spends Friday mornings comprehensive simple reason something spent House, where treated dignity gave Wendys mother, Murphy, peace. chosen convenient location, realize offered that. At first, reluctant some caregiving duties. leave room bathe daughter, thought, cant stood outside then re-entered, struck privacy patient. almost uplifting stuck protected her, died Saturday evening, stroking head husband, father, aunt uncle surrounding bed. there, sudden said,Shes gone, took breath, wanted last. makes feel honored parents that, child dies. if going happen, happened way. 12 CELEBRATING LOVE, MILITARY SERVICE short Carlos R. Galeana spoiled him, liked chocolate cake, Milk Duds Good Plenty candies.They renew vows Barbara. August 2011, choosing dialysis. Barbara, petite home, difficult bed, car. One call worker move scooter chair. Michigan, realized, got extra help. knew toll taking me, pick fell dressed. until fall asleep night. couple married Las Vegas Sept. 8, 2003, Msgr. Stephen McNamara Church Resurrection Lord visiting heard wedding, suggested bless rings. surrounded decorated room, renewed celebrated Congratulations cake 13 wedding own crafting crystal angels placed memorial cards decorating facility holiday parties events. VALOR group, guard veterans, presented enlistment oath saluted him. tears eyes, both events, died, September 2011. said good-byes, make me. night, sleeps teddy bear dog tags during veterans BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS lipstick fade State Rep. Trudi mother Her Mary Elizabeth Betty Kuypers, fighting congestive failure renal longer stand up, entered sister, Carol Beauvois, facts hated lie flat, cold, wear sweaters, day. aides mom--even 92--wanted looked beautiful, put morning visitors. step sister peace mind cared possible. From bathing dressing foods, level attentiveness exceeded expectations. amazing, absolutely, absolutely couldnt taken Mom did. sisters entrusted earlier, went week. expect spending Center, them, crocheting, knitting games Scrabble. cribbage gentleman girlfriend. really last pleasant, admits mom required enormous amount trust. hard far my mothers hospital, home. keep dignity. hours, laying bed singing After around a.m., prepare mother. returned, finding candle lit Bible opened Psalm 23. 14 Top Kuypers Leo daughter Williams. Bottom Years later, baby Austin Beauvois. 15 1942 mayor, Corbin, son-in-law current Randy Henderson magnified whole experience grace, process, youre environment such fullest opportunity --Fort SURROUNDED LOVE exhausted, strong. served mayor 1967 1976, gone blood transfusions Ginny one. plan phase, Oscars son-in-law, Henderson. Matthew H. Glass Heartland Health rehab, walked decision moved ease, encouraged items dads house sat chair, looking off wall day--a calendar embroidered wife, recent photos pictures grandchild. Quiet sobs start moment. But blank wall. TV, Those yet sparked conversations endless stream His grandchildren turns 16 sleeping chair folded lunch buddies visited. held ceremony military service. played Amazing Grace iPhone, sang together ukulele. My dad person, enjoyed having in, dying, them. Visitors non-threatening place. Oscar, 94, 130 him.They joined Ginnys brother, Circuit Judge Corbin. covered Dad blanket, table, flowers room. open--and angel. imagine staff. accommodated imaginable moment secure memories. profound experience. R T S H N D story classroom Tuesday night month Miles killed Iraq. given six sessions local therapist, therapist grief group. try said. weeks blinding, wonder survived. instinct selfpreservation hesitated door. hiding sadness sharing full strangers. not, wondered lose. inside circle chairs week, hurting was. finally discovered safe talk sorrow. Although mixed men women diverse backgrounds points lives, shared thing mattered loss. attended year, close beginning, By end, toward future. tell might career writing--a long-held dream--and suggest someday write book. gratitude. Grieving long, lonely process. able Editors note shares book Unremarried Widow Memoir. highly praised New York Times, Elle magazines Amazon.com. 17 FUTURE reflects future C Y P n 1991, arrived CEO, serving County. Today provider, offering variety innovative programs nearly several counties.With successful history, Samiras vision lessons plans began, single belief deserved while added innovations, core simply today End doesnt mean preceding encompasses life--whether aging senior seriously ill child. true address social, needs for, ones. sit bedside ongoing education, caregiver counseling. includes housekeeping, pets, errands meals society focus boomers age, conversation evolve strongly embrace importance future, further integrated overall wellness Id So often, completing expect--and uncertainty leads fear love. better prepared grace. trip Capitol Hill, Senator Bill Nelson participate discussions regarding end-of-life government regulation accountability Senate Aging Committee. 18 525 National Perspective Donald Schumacher thoughts J F mid-1970s, fewer 15,000 year. J. Schumacher, PsyD, Palliative Organization NHPCO researching time, presentation psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, author Death Dying. explained someone dying grow, change dialogue lost grandmother these issues deal emotions related death, earned masters degree counseling psychology doctorate psychology, focusing grieving. Schumachers important recall. NHPCO, forefront cope grief. .6 million Americans choose 5,000 comforting, United States. Within field significant, player, Schumacher. credits efforts increase presence States, developing pathways setting standard accountability. Beckwiths leadership exemplary, strategy, strong supporter done country involved director 1989. since numerous positions Alexandria, Va.-based preparing growth begin seeking supportive services. With demand increasing. Every must right Programs act mentor direction 19 How tackled challenges disease ouglas Kirk diagnosed old. disease--a progressive disorder nervous affects movement--conjured images wheelchairbound rest hearing diagnosis, faded. fact, Doug 430-mile bike ride Pedaling seven-day Registers Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. race, touted oldest, largest longest recreational bicycle tour world, Des Moines Register Sheila, engineers, rode raise money research identify positive impacts cycling living Following event, fellow Program, BETTER UNDERSTANDING Shortly Dougs Sheila effects nutrition together, understand brain functions. agreed. focus. life.You figure important, diagnosed, dealing life-changing illness represent ride. Believing family, Kirks fundraising events together. wonderful resources. passionate treat individual. pleasantly surprised --Doug discussing Parkinsons. Iowa Coral ago, Sheilas recommended resources, resource improving addition caretakers, incorporates opportunities movement manage symptoms. balance improve mood, muscles strong, flexibility mobility reduce risk falls, according Amanda Avila, Program. Participation Parkinsons-specific remain independent, Avila fellowship University College Medicines Movement Disorders Neurorestoration. specialist practice committed ensuring rich source learning, socialization enjoyment. role monthly free charge, open require pre-registration.The supporting affected disease, family. To hopeparkinson.org 835-1673. 21 recipe happy K L f anyone Staying Married Dummies guide, Martha Phillip Goodpaster. course, friend, Martha. Weve Just Glades Sixty-seven 1946 Harry Truman tied knot. secret longevity department jump, say, high explains. treasure Anything wants, gets. adds, little. little, seems pretty good. seven apart. 85 86, isnt easy Connections helps seniors Hendry counties basics--many granted cooking, cleaning, getting grocery store more. fairly facing issues, comes in. Goodpasters use ways.They five home-cooked per emergency alert button, homemaker rural Buckhead Ridge hours counselor. all-star chef, harder kitchen. wonderful, sensational cook, weighed 145 pounds married. weigh 220 Everything cooked it. liver, onions, else like. misses wifes culinary creations, backup stress situation.It livable, Phillip. hardly around. handicapped, extremely ... eye explains button handy late 2013 bee stings. nutritious meals, assistance companionship counties. 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Peg independently receiving beneficial Back then, small--with table ladies gentlemen--and manicures, arts crafts, euchre lunch. Colegrove, uses oxygen therapy condition, boards bus arrives heads wider menu activities include massage, coffee, listening reading news, contests, entertainment, advantage host dental philosophy do, instead cannot favorably program. surveyed recommend friend. choir Gateway Trinity Lutheran Church. pastor falling--against brick wall--the in-home program.While recuperating, nice piece equipment of, recalls preferred rather uncomfortable. mended. tidy apartment walls lined photos, needlework, drawing portraits deceased Robert Colegrove. raising daughters, Birdie, sold paper goods--mainly envelopes tags--through Boise Cascade Company. eyebrows perplexed product, explain, buy tag Go main post watch loaded trucks coming guy envelope again. retired, problems forced return Columbus. returned infancy Gateway. great-great-grandchildren, gatherings, says,Im oldest.And likes PACE.Theyre nice.The foods nice. vintage photo Rita brother Ford. 91, shortly began. About assisted-living residence, reality. designed meet emotional, elderly. management prescriptions, supplies, cultural caregivers, offers afternoon guidance. more, 835-1673 hopepace.org. Nurses James A. Branter Fathers Day months later accident changed 97, Brantner buoyed large, tight-knit brood--and decline inspired encircle Brantners hale hearty March 1, 1916. Hed play basketball scholarship Alabama study engineering. honorably States Air Force--being promoted colonel acting base commander Homestead, Cuban Missile Crisis--he civilian Civilian equally exciting. Kathleen boys girls. Our engaged, Kathy Rose Brantner, second distinguished professor air science deputy Space Institute Arnold caregivers. mom, familiar Maybe dad. guidelines. same director, visited assess situation. gaining strength. daily, regimented schedule siblings, Engineering Development Tullahoma, Tennessee. There, oversaw cutting-edge developments aerospace, creation shutters Apollo spacecraft. retired 1971, built relocated, Each summer, trekked summer 35 acres overlooking Lake Spirit Iron River,Wisconsin.The cottage endearingly named K-Jac Kathleen, Jack children. Though 2001, August, severely injured lower valiant towards recovery. Unfortunately, weight loss pounds, fractures encumbered Bachelor Science Nursing, educator Hospital fly father mid-November. Professionally, consistent intervention. morning, shifts, closely track progress. physical speech therapists aides. brothers teaching learning enforce doing. Im wingman fathers December, side Sons pot chili spaghetti sports Crimson Tide, relax ambient music calls piano-scapes. Early on, siblings spiritual, mental physical. gives peacefulness, ties commitment, Nurses. wouldve Theyre genuinely guidance, hope. 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Trying remedial living. healing Boomers ORegan, 49, vital bereavement attending session struggling seeing counselor one-on-one sessions--which immensely shape feelings, desires plans. immersed recovery, Al-Anon alcoholics sort experiences. navigate emotions. widow, affected, counseling, participated six-week journaling widows. widowed coach Participants guided plumb finite areas letter storytelling. workshop proved creative outlet expanded blog titled Papillon DAmour butterfly French worked diligently counselors grief, photographs fond memories Mike. Bush. Photos enjoying chronicles struggles entry, unemployed Chicago thats sad, heartache, loneliness, sorrow, anger, shame guilt joy fun--as originally intended. truths truth influenced desire anew position driven baffling, cunning, Because sun months,ORegan considered selling quaint 1920s Mediterranean away, decide wasnt move. conscious, marketing technology company part-time fitness instructor, practiced yoga decade. healthful swapped automobile mode transportation. 17, Royal Palm Classic--though wrong turn wound 94 miles half hours. proposed management. distracted gifting band Dara, 31, fianc. spoke optimistically reconnecting spirituality topsy-turvy is. daring dream goal instructor. Finishing grueling event willing forward. Resources one, theres Hospice. Call HopeHCS.orgSupportGroupSchedule near you. complimentary need. salutes hewell D. Bud Keim Greatest Generation. 95-year-old Shell Point Retirement resident honored--twice--by Guard World War II Crane Pine Island, private, long-term memorabilia Army war 1941 1945. drafted global conflagration, assigned technical sergeant chief communications headquarters 58th Field Artillery Battalion. First Army, France Germany horrifying conflict. brags all, America, Crane. Shewell relaxes Buster, spaniel mix. Veterans dispatched Guard, composed personnel uniform non-uniformed volunteers, Keims bedside. certificate summarizing service, patriotic red-white-and-blue lap-warming blanket Burden Bear combat secrets. More graciously meant birthday rolled November, requested hangs proudly visitors see. thanked, probe stories, recalled memory mischievous twinkle eye. dragging rear, unit charged maintaining order town ended Aug. 14, 1945 commonly referred V-J Day. mentioned cache wine, Adds Bryan, father-in-law, spread troops drank ensure specialized deserve. History Project collects archives recollections U.S. wartime generations. GI electrical engineering Maryland. electronics radars Marine Corps Defense. Bryan portable traffic-control Vietnam branches. Rain, snow, precision bombing, widely used, Virginia, bought 1989, permanently 2007. Cranes walker machine though rewarding. ask lieu donate stuff VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT project facilitated Library Congress. records interviewed video, military. discussion topics reflections. Copies interview submitted receives DVD interview. RECOGNITION Appreciation branch activity, lapel pin Bear, Guard. WE HONOR partnered recognize Americas stage. 31 ABOUT PROGRAM Here overview 527 ensures proper furry M B hes alive, Buddy Yorkie lucky breaks. storm tiny puppy, fished canal adopted cocker spaniel. leaving companion, Gentel, alone. shed mans dogs. 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UPROOTING NOT AN OPTION Until recently, rarely survived 40s, old age Down syndrome, Roger Bradley, executive LARC, Myers-based nonprofit runs Shore Residence lived, young, parents, worry--shes 20. Shes 89th birthday. Connecticut James, despaired. Born West collage memorializes Funks man, LARC died. close. regularly visit, knowing LARCs dreaded notion uprooting intellectual capacity 7-yearold, complicated somewhere strange why--and terrifying. terrifying, prematurely fatal, Deborah Linton, ARC disabilities. transfer trauma. residential traumatic, survive, Linton COWARDNEWS-PRESS wish-- presents Cincinnati Reds cap visit. cites known Hodges longtime Jacksonville institution Boulevard Cluster Home. less nine says.Imagine understanding were-- youve gone. JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE tear quarter-century. accommodate answer yes. inpatient dispatching technicians dying. Serving us, awareness Beckwith. werent remarkably significant brave choice one--and choice. quiet, oak-shaded neighborhood. sick, housemates volunteered dinner, bowling once occasional movie theater--normal stuff, manager Laurie Shears. Normal guys. uncomfortable--even scared catch close, Shears shaking absurdity notion. else, wishes process slowly, communicate differently, everyones personality different. delight, Independent, strong-willed determined, memorized routes, crisscrossing region.When bus, celebrate bike, pedaling three-wheeler Bridge--in raincoat rubber boots wet alpha male--the directives affection caring, observation echoed memorial. peoples jobs, pastor, Lia Willetts Christ Methodist prayer circle, hed ask, God, heaven. collected pocketknives thermoses, corncob pipes cowboy boots. 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Caring older easy, easier yourself. smarter choices Remember, currently adults increase. Where groups explore caregiver. others, encouragement similar circumstances. TOPICS MAY INCLUDE Challenges Dementia Relationships Advocacy Stress Management Self Asking Spiritual Coping Anticipated Loss partners. meeting Additional HopeHCS.org CaregiverTips. Twins Irene Roman Inez Wright caregiver, Inezs granddaughter, Lisa Smith Dream Johnson Elmira Cole Camp ast Caleb Isenhour carefree boating, fishing, target shooting honing billiards skills buddy, dad.The before, 2012 deemed Year Yes case Mayans end-of-the-world predictions, Christine Isenhour. she, OShaughnessy Sean invitations cookouts camping organizing Caribbean cruise included college-aged dozen sides extended glad foresee Isenhour, 53, co-owned charter boat captain, die contracting vibrio vulnificus bacteria cutting foot waters, eating raw oysters. swift sent Caleb, unsettling spiral mad uneven myself, kind yelling God feeling mainly low. deep confusion, 8th grader Christian Academy, signed attend Bereavement camp, ages 16, November Riverside Retreat LaBelle. Camp, rustic setting, adolescents broached slept cabins, wrote guitar, art, toasted marshmallows campfire, Along generate empathy peers alone indescribable reunion Lakes Regional Park January, noting friends, talked camp. broken appropriate buddy counselors. chaplain Cameron Plummer Calebs buddy. breaks isolation alienation effects, fully comprehend. tools. top-down. places reconnects reunion. portrait, Christine, Alexandria empowered, Plummer, brave, Plummer. kids, stories. Trails. weekend, healing. activity planting tree, underneath powerful. 10-ton brick, reunion, participating teen confused happened, angry anymore, playground, drumming echoing park barbecues aroma wafting pavilion. Sometimes, cry, fun. overtake us--Sean outlet. camaraderie whove through. Helping loss, memorialize say good-bye hosted annually sponsored donors Suncoast Foundation. application, hopehcs.org rainbowtrailscamp Kay Kelly 39 Unique many, inspires monetary utilize talents continuation mission. UPLIFTING ART FAMILY FUN gesture kindness, artists Decorative Arts occasionally beautifully painted boxes lift spirits Hoping relaxation, Junior League Family crafts massages, beauty treatments. WHATS COOKING Bay Study Group released longawaited cookbook recipes Bouquet features 200 pages kitchen-tested tabs. purchase cookbook, donate.hopehcs.orgcookbook. 6. GRATEFUL TRIBUTE RIBBONS BOWS Teenager Naomi Sheneibaum passing grandfather Basil. grandfathers memory, hair bows, popular cheerleaders girls Marietta, Georgia school. bows online facebook.comNaomiRoseBows. Thankful award-winning journalist essayist critically acclaimed memoir Widow. book, amazon.com. Grateful Andrew launched Fillet Release Fishing Tournament memory. 10th fishing tournaments 7. FUNDRAISING FISHERMEN WOMEN QUILTED COMFORT Touched mission, Quilters Guild 900 stitching quilts 8. STORE Artist Currier clothing Read. Located Bell Tower Shops, custom- pieces literary works. sale benefits 9. 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Creativity well, ideas Series, Alliance Arts, Symphony, CCA Choraliers, chorus performed Pageant Light. son, then-State Legislature approved performing fulfilling lifelong dream. Performing Hall College, 1986, fervent relentless advocate, wish magnificent hall caliber talent cities. Another around-the-clock Barbaras 2013. Since son control destiny Helen, Living grandparents entertained duets. lady Pleasure Pier downtown met George 1938. sons Miami Grand Opera exposing arts. concert Association, --Frank embarrassed sticking fingers ears internationally soprano Eileen Farrell notes 300-seat Elementary School. relinquished presidency Franks Lee. organizer, producer Choraliers. transformed towns celebration somber occasion upbeat dance, 100th Above inset 1929 16. personal. personally handed 16-year-old diploma 1929. bachelors Jersey Frank, commissioner. Part impact scene chord accomplish goals. approaching counting so. no. 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