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Care Coordination

By Marggie Moertl | September 8, 2015

Care Coordination Reassurance for out of town family When my aging mother began to decline and require closer medical supervision, I lived many hours away. As not only a worried daughter, but also a “nurse daughter”, this distance became almost unbearable to me. I had family members that lovingly visited her, provided all the support…

Conscious Dying

By Marggie Moertl | September 4, 2015

Conscious Dying Planning our care as we need and want it at our end of life I learned of the passing of Wayne Dyer, a spiritual mentor and role model for myself and many others, last week. I had read about his illness, his treatment choices, and now his passing…all done in the manner that…

Living Inside Out

By Marggie Moertl | August 29, 2015

Living Inside Out The world appears radiant from within There are many buzz words out there these days, all about living abundantly and in the world as we manifest it. I think that’s great….or maybe I do. The words entice all of us to live with greater joy, something that lifts our spirits and our…

Decisions, Choices, and Advocates For Our Care

By Marggie Moertl | August 18, 2015

Decisions, Choices, and Advocates for Our Care Even the best of care needs to be overseen to assure our wishes are honored My years as a registered nurse has proven to me the great importance that a personal advocate for anyone receiving care becomes. Our healthcare professionals, like myself, are well-intentioned but also open to their own…

Breath, Movement, Poetry

By Marggie Moertl | August 5, 2015

Breath, Movement, Poetry Using these tools creates a life within the whole This week I have been blessed to attend the Poetry and Yoga Workshop sponsored by Write On,Door County. I have found it to be one of the most inspirational and transformative workshops that I have ever participated in. We were lead through yoga, breathwork,…

End of Life Conversations

By Marggie Moertl | July 24, 2015

End of Life Conversations Featured guest on “Going Home with Tony” I am excited to be the featured guest of Tony Scimeca on his radio program this week, Thursday 7/30 at 5PM. I look forward to a lively conversation with Tony and hope that it will encourage others to “Start the Conversation” about our individual…

Trusting the Process

By Marggie Moertl | July 14, 2015

Trusting the Process Allowing life to unfold in it’s own way My presentation last week to the residents of a local assisted living facility was delightful, and I left feeling filled from the experience. In addressing a group that could teach me many things about accepting our mortality, the conversation enriched me and left me…

Let’s Start the Conversation….Within

By Marggie Moertl | July 6, 2015

Let’s Start the Conversation…Within While discussing our end of life wishes, lets start a discussion with the sacred within us I am excited to be presenting to a group of residents at Pinecrest Village in Sturgeon Bay, WI today. I have spent a lot of time considering what to say to this predominantly elderly group.…

Summer…Family…Community

By Marggie Moertl | June 19, 2015

Summer…Family…Community Sharing my life Summer’s early weeks have passed, and we are approaching the July 4th celebration. Our weather has been cool and wet, with many days of crisp sunshine to get outdoors and drink in my community. I have enjoyed the busy streets and cafes of the vacation area that I live in, and…

Book Clubs and Writing Groups

By Marggie Moertl | June 14, 2015

Book Clubs and Writing Groups Introducing Sally: A Memoir to your group Discussing my memoir with book clubs or writing groups is always an exciting time for me. Sharing my experience as a family member as well as a writer always connects me with others’ journeys. I come away richer, after experiencing a common bond.…

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