Texas Bluebonnets
March 10, 2017
The Power of Peacemaking
March 27, 2017
By Sister Pamela Nosbusch
(Names are changed for privacy)
Recently I visited a patient, Sally, who lives with her daughter, Carol. Sally was asleep and did not want to wake up for my visit. Carol said to me, ” I guess this was a waste of your time.” I assured 
Carol that it was not a waste of time since I got to see both her and Sally. The rest of the visit was with Carol providing a listening ear and support to her.
My visit with Carol is an example of how, to me, it is never a waste of time to be with someone and provide support to her/him. The encounter does not have to be a long one. I think knowing someone cares can be of tremendous help to another.
Waste of time to be with someone and provide support? Never! Helpful to another? Absolutely! Jesus and Francis both were among people providing support to them. Are we not called to do the same in whatever way we can?
Sister Pam Nosbusch
Hospice Chaplain
Sister Pam is native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky. She is a Chaplain with Gentiva Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee and is a Board Certified Chaplain with the National Association of Catholic Chaplains. Previous ministries include Theater Arts and Music Education and Pastoral Associate in Catholic parishes.
