This week I want to share another Substack author with you.
If you’re a seasoned reader of The Unfiltered Scribe, then you’re aware my family is walking alongside someone towards the end of their life. Nothing is imminent, but it’s clear the sun will set in the not far off future.
As we were considering hospice for our loved one I came across another writer on Substack who has many years of experience working with Hospice.
describes himself this way:I'm a retired minister, with a background in churches, campus ministry, and hospice. Fresno, California (such the tourist spot) is my home. My wife and I are owned by two cats and a dog.
Other than the cats part, much of how he describes himself jibes with me. We’ll let the cats slide.
Honestly, my email inbox is full of Substack newsletters and subscriptions I’m hoping to “get around” to reading. Not Larry’s. I read Larry’s work immediately. He has a way of talking about death and dying that brings happiness to my heart. ← This is a skill, and a unique one at that. He’s exactly what I need to read as I walk along with my family and our dying loved one. I’m particularly grateful as this is turning out to be a long walk.
The obvious line recommendation is, “If you are experiencing or expecting the loss of a loved one in your life, you will find Larry Patten’s writing to be a balm for your soul.” But the reality is Larry’ will help you find perspective in life even if you’re not currently facing loss.
Read his work. Subscribe to his free Substack. You’ll be glad you did.
Oh, here’s another about doggies.
And here’s a link to his book on Amazon. It’s a quick read you shouldn’t read quickly. It’s less than $6.
Looking forward to reading more of Larry's work. Hospice has been a calling for me for years. When I was at seminary, and then more recently when I looked into volunteering with a local hospice. My visual limitations and some of the HIPPA laws out there have made this more difficult for me, and I am not quite sure why this would be something so clearly on my heart with no clear path or opportunity to serve in this way. Nevertheless, I have great respect for everyone who has the gift of serving in such a capacity. How amazing to be there as a lamp to someone at the end of their journey. Especially when our final chapters are complex and filled with so much raw emotion for those who are left behind after our departure.
Thanks for your kind words, Jeff.