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Joe Newberry @joenewberry.bsky.social

Visiting someone in hospice is powerful, and there is good advice for everyday life, too. You work to make someone as comfortable as possible. You are struck by the beauty of the day. You marvel at the power of holding someone's hand. You say "I love you" often. Get to it. Don't wait too long.

apr 15, 2025, 11:54 pm • 124 18

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JC @jscarbee.bsky.social

Thanks that’s lovely and needed

apr 16, 2025, 12:58 am • 1 0 • view
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Dwight @dwightdthompson.bsky.social

Thanks Joe for the reminder that the way out of all this negativity is to help someone else get through their challenge. Bless you friend.

apr 16, 2025, 4:28 pm • 4 0 • view
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Joe @starbucksjunkee.bsky.social

This is a beautiful post, Joe. Thank you. 💙

apr 16, 2025, 6:29 pm • 1 0 • view
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Suzanne McCain @mccainsuzanne.bsky.social

Well said Joe. We lost a family member today.

apr 16, 2025, 1:19 am • 6 0 • view
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Joe Newberry @joenewberry.bsky.social

My condolences, Suzanne.

apr 16, 2025, 1:30 am • 2 0 • view
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Suzanne McCain @mccainsuzanne.bsky.social

Thanks Joe.

apr 18, 2025, 12:41 am • 1 0 • view
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Joe @starbucksjunkee.bsky.social

I'm really sorry for your loss, Suzanne. Sending love your way. 💙🫂

apr 16, 2025, 6:31 pm • 1 0 • view
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Liz Reusswig @lizreusswig.bsky.social

Sending love 🫶🕊️🕯️

apr 16, 2025, 2:21 am • 2 0 • view
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Suze 💙☮️🪷 🫘🫛🐾 @mssuzett.bsky.social

I’m so sorry Suzanne

apr 18, 2025, 12:45 am • 1 0 • view
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Sara 🇨🇦 @insearchofzen.bsky.social

Sending love 🫂 💜

apr 16, 2025, 5:38 pm • 2 0 • view
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Dovewoman 💙 🇺🇦 💙 @dovewoman.bsky.social

Yes. Thank you for this.

apr 16, 2025, 9:27 am • 1 0 • view
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Polly Kane 🇺🇳💃🏻🇺🇳 @kanekavi.sheshed.rocks

These are some of my most cherished memories ❤️🙏🏼

apr 16, 2025, 2:26 am • 2 0 • view
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Alicia @irishknit.bsky.social

So many let their fear of the unknown keep them from visiting, not knowing what to say. Please, just being there to hold a hand, or support the caregiver. (You know how to throw in a load of laundry, hand wash a few dishes? Great!) Being a friend is being there. 💙

apr 16, 2025, 4:32 pm • 1 0 • view
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Liz Reusswig @lizreusswig.bsky.social

So true & well-stated, Joe. 🫶

apr 16, 2025, 2:25 am • 3 0 • view
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phoebeukpa.bsky.social @phoebeukpa.bsky.social

☺️

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Katy @katydiddance.bsky.social

Caring for a family member during their hospice changed everything I used to forget to do. I no longer keep I love you's silent. And too many things are now different than before. We often do not change our heart before it's late and hard to do. Your reminder is lovely. Thank you, Joe. ❤️

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BoboPierpont @bobopierpont.bsky.social

I have been there and can vouch for your guidance.

apr 16, 2025, 12:44 am • 3 0 • view