There’s many things that can be said about Maria V. Perry. She loves chocolate pudding and played basketball when she was younger, but got thrown around because of her small size. Her birthstone is topaz and her favorite color is yellow. But if there’s one key thing to remember about her, it’s that she loves…
Interviewer’s Note James “Mike” Aaron is a kind-hearted realist. As a former journalist, he committed himself to uplifting the perspectives of marginalized communities in Maryland, advocating for different people in society to treat each other as equals. When I talked with Mike about creating his own written legacy, I learned that he is unafraid to…
Patient: Anonymous (*All names are pseudonyms) Residence: A Hospice Facility in Missouri Volunteer’s Note Marcus is one of those rare people who can turn an ordinary room into a place of warmth just by being in it. When I first met him at his room inside the hospice facility, he was listening to blues music…
Interviewer’s Note It was a pleasure speaking with him. Throughout our conversation, his selflessness and strong character were evident. What stood out most to me was how his eyes lit up when he spoke about traveling and seeing the world. His stories reminded me how meaningful it is to live with perspective and integrity, even…
Patient: Lucia Maria Alvarez Recovery Residence: Bristol Hospice, Greater Saint Louis Volunteer’s Note Lucia resides in a quiet corner room of Bristol Hospice, decorated with rosary beads, family photos, and a colorful quilt her mother made decades ago. One afternoon, she asked me to help her create a legacy letter for her children and grandchildren….
Patient: Eleanor Mae Thompson Residence: Bristol Hospice, Greater Saint Louis Area Volunteer’s Note I met Eleanor during one of my afternoon visits to Bristol Hospice. You can immediately spot her room, it’s the one with the small stack of books next to her bed and a vase of hand-picked flowers that one of the nurses…
Patient: Anonymous (*All names are pseudonyms) Residence: A Hospice Facility in Missouri Volunteer’s Note Marcus is one of those rare people who can turn an ordinary room into a place of warmth just by being in it. When I first met him at his room inside the hospice facility, he was listening to blues music…
my life, like anyone’s, has been full of shifts and changes, moments of deep turmoil, and moments of absolute clarity. looking back, i can distill my deepest gratitude down to three things: my intelligence, my intuitiveness, and most significantly, my born-again experience. i. the overwhelming sense of peace: the born-again experience that born-again experience is…
Legacy Letter of Jean Henry Interviewer’s Note It was a pleasure speaking to Mrs. Henry. She has a unique message to tell, because she wanted to teach the world about some of the harder parts of the past. Not just the good. When you think about it, we really have come a long way. And…
Interviewers Note: Getting to know this person was a great delight. She’s extremely kind and caring, and always nice to be around. She cares for all those around her, and loves and values her family a great deal. She loves to talk about them, and share their successes and happiness. Life I had a very…
