Family Hospice

Every single patient who had you as a hospice nurse was blessed with their own earth-bound angel. You have such a beautiful story-telling ability and it is clear that you cared so much for everyone who ever crossed your path. Earlier this year my dad passed away after a relatively short, but intense fight with stage IV cancer. Because we live in a very remote area, hospice nurses weren’t able to come to our home. My dad and I were so so so blessed by the palliative care team we had…they prepared me as best as they could to be the person who, first, would make the decision that hospice is necessary and then be the person to administer all hospice/end of life drugs. I have a million different emotions about my dad’s passing, but most of all I am so thankful that he died with dignity and with love. In a time when people with HIV/AIDS were treated as literal lepers, you opened your heart and went against the grain and gave your patients the love and dignity they deserved in death. I’m rambling and thinking all sorts of thoughts…but mostly I am just so inspired by you and so happy you exist.

Oh wow! Perhaps Oscar was an Angel sent to help comfort the sweet young lady. Oscar was a part of the answer to your prayer. You have a beautiful heart and soul. Thank you for all you've done to help others. Thank you also for sharing your stories with us.

Nursing is not for the faint of heart, you have been a wonderful support to so many 🙏 such a blessing to the world and field.

It seems to me that Oscar was an angel, helping the young girl pass to the other side! 🥰💕🙏💕👼🏻

I am just so touched by your storytelling ♥️

I am an RN at an outpatient clinic that cares for kids and families who have HIV. It is absolutely amazing the progress we have made in treating this once fatal illness. Thank you for caring for these folks "back in the day" when HIV was a death sentence and there were no effective medications. It's amazing to me that it is now managed like any other chronic disease, and that HIV + mothers can have HIV - babies! Thank you for sharing your stories. They are a glimmer of love and hope in this dark world.

Thank you so much for this story. It made me cry a lot. Now, this family gets to live forever because of you.

Only their form is gone. Their essence is not lost. Spirit and Love are eternal. Please don't cry. Love will prevail ... despite everything.

It's amazing how much death really provides context and meaning for life isn't it?

What a loving, loveable and lovely man! The sort of guy you'd want as a best friend.

What a lovely story Uncle Dave, I am so happy that you are making these videos and sharing your stories. So very touching 🙏

We all appreciate the strength you've shown in being a Hospice nurse for so many years. Thanks for sharing these precious experiences.

David Parker. I am Debra Parker I live in Santan Valley, Az. Love your stories and your blossoming personality and gratitude for life.

Wonderful stories ❤

I am 65 and retired from driving Scottsdale Trolleys, before that Valley Metro. Connecting after retirement. ❤

Hi Uncle Dave, I just listened to your interview with Jeff Marra! In reference to the vising young soldiers on your family farm. I heard a similar story on a documentary I watched about natural disasters. In a small village on the coast of Japan, where a tsunami unexpectedly killed many, decades later, after the tsunami, people in the town reported young men flagging down taxi drivers, getting in the taxi, telling the driver they wanted to go home, then vanishing. So many similar incidents happened in that town, that the people there had the exact feeling you had, that these young men, killed by the tsanami, got lost trying to get home. Your story was amazing and I am thankful you were brave enough to share it. I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your sons, but that you turned their passing into something so beautiful, by helping others during their darkest moments in their life is extraordinary and inspiring. Thanks again for sharing your story!

I'm so grateful I found your channel via a Reddit post of yours! I pray you are at peace and I pray that you feel accomplished and realize how much of a blessing you were/are to so many people! I sincerely thank you! 💖🙏🏽

Thank you for sharing your experiences with patients you cared for.

Beautiful storytelling, thank you for sharing your memories with us and for all of the care you provided for your hospice residents. I arrived here from your Reddit comment, so glad you shared. ❤

Hi Dave...you have comforted so many patients and families ..your stories remind me that there are ppl like you out there who are spreading love. You're such a good guy...love to all...Marcia in Modesto ca