2013 Week 4

I have decided to combine two disciplines.  I am sharing one photo each week and one word that represents what I am grateful for.

GRATEFUL WORD: Grief

2013 Week 4 photo:

Mildred I. Bush (Mom) Memorial 1/26/13

About the writer…

Royal D. Bush was born and raised in the Omaha metro area raised in a single parent family, with his Mother Mildred.  His first many years of life were spent in Bellevue, where he and his mother attended church at the First Baptist Church of Bellevue.  Eventually Omaha became home, where as a young adult, Royal began attending various worship services with friends and family before finally calling MCC Omaha his home, where he went on to serve as Minister of Hospitality.

In 2009, Royal founded Inclusive Life; a Nebraska, nonprofit, multifaith based organization that offers care and services to all without exception; religious, nonreligious and spiritual.  He continues to share his belief and message that “You are beautiful, you are loved and you are worthy, just the way you are.  You are not alone.”

His current project is sharing a 2 hour “You Retreat” that will be offered monthly in Omaha.  It will focus on allowing people to experience themselves in ways perhaps not experienced before or often. 

INCLUSIVE LIFE PASTORAL SERVICES

Religious, nonreligious, spiritual, we serve all without exception.

3622 Leavenworth Street Omaha, NE 68105

OFFICE (402) 575-7006          TEXT (402) 909-1668

info@inclusivelife.org

http://www.inclusivelife.org           www.facebook.com/inclusivelife

Preparing the service

I have prepared the order of service and all of the content for many funerals.  I actually enjoy working with families to ask the questions to be able to tell the life story of their loved one.

In helping prepare that very content for my mom has been a journey within a journey.  We will be sharing some words to honor the love and care given by the care givers at the nursing home.  I was a little surprised as I put the words together how quickly and deeply the tears streamed from my eyes as I was recalling specific moments with staff and mom.  The words seem so fitting, true, and represent the love they shared.

I am have restarted writing moms life story a few times.  It seems that I have knack for either telling too much or skipping to many years.  I will find the balance soon.

I found a quote I like about grieving… “Grief does not change you, Hazel. It reveals you.”   -John Green.  I do believe this.  Each journey is different, and unique to each person and family, and that is ok.

Rev. Royal D. Bush is the founder of Inclusive Life, where he serves as a multifaith Chaplain.  He shares this message to all: “You are beautiful, you are loved and you are worthy, just the way you are.” 

Chaplain Royal is available for Premarital Coaching, Couples Coaching, Grief Support, End of Life Planning, Hospital Visits, Baptisms, Blessings, Dedications, Officiate Weddings, Officiate Funerals, Public Speaking, and other Pastoral Care.

ABOUT INCLUSIVE LIFE PASTORAL SERVICES…

Religious, nonreligious, spiritual, we serve all without exception.

info@inclusivelife.org

http://www.inclusivelife.org           www.facebook.com/inclusivelife

OFFICE (402) 575-7006          TEXT (402) 909-1668

3622 Leavenworth Street Omaha, NE 68105

2013 Week 3

I have decided to combine two disciplines.  I am sharing one photo each week and one word that represents what I am grateful for.

GRATEFUL WORD: Community

2013 Week 3 photo:

Inclusive Life/Resource Center Grand Opening

About the writer…

Royal D. Bush was born and raised in the Omaha metro area raised in a single parent family, with his Mother Mildred.  His first many years of life were spent in Bellevue, where he and his mother attended church at the First Baptist Church of Bellevue.  Eventually Omaha became home, where as a young adult, Royal began attending various worship services with friends and family before finally calling MCC Omaha his home, where he went on to serve as Minister of Hospitality.

In 2009, Royal founded Inclusive Life; a Nebraska, nonprofit, multifaith based organization that offers care and services to all without exception; religious, nonreligious and spiritual.  He continues to share his belief and message that “You are beautiful, you are loved and you are worthy, just the way you are.  You are not alone.”

His current project is sharing a 2 hour “You Retreat” that will be offered monthly in Omaha.  It will focus on allowing people to experience themselves in ways perhaps not experienced before or often. 

INCLUSIVE LIFE PASTORAL SERVICES

Religious, nonreligious, spiritual, we serve all without exception.

3622 Leavenworth Street Omaha, NE 68105

OFFICE (402) 575-7006          TEXT (402) 909-1668

info@inclusivelife.org

http://www.inclusivelife.org           www.facebook.com/inclusivelife

Ministering to yourself

In the days since mom has passed (four to be exact) I have paused to realize how physically and emotionally I am drained at the end of a four our work day.

A dear friend reminded me to stay hydrated and eat well.  Another reminded me to take naps in the middle of the day.  I only got four hours of sleep last night, the first night I didn't sleep sound and long.

I reflect on how easy it come, for me, to minister to and care for the spiritual and emotional needs of others and yet when that practice is needed for one's self, it seems a bit elusive.

This process, for me, has allowed me to understand with a bit more deeper meaning on how one travels through the death of a family member, not always the same but I assure you there are some consistent part of the process that we all share.

Things I have taken note on:
1. You need more periods of rest.  Don't push yourself.
2. Don't be too sensitive to the words of others.  Their words come from places of good intentions.
3. Pre-planning is helpful, especially having those important documents (birth certificates, family records, etc.), you will need them.
4. We all grieve in our own way, on our time, and that is ok.
5. Stay hydrated and fed.

Rev. Royal D. Bush is the founder of Inclusive Life, where he serves as a multifaith Chaplain.  He shares this message to all: “You are beautiful, you are loved and you are worthy, just the way you are.” 

Chaplain Royal is available for Premarital Coaching, Couples Coaching, Grief Support, End of Life Planning, Hospital Visits, Baptisms, Blessings, Dedications, Officiate Weddings, Officiate Funerals, Public Speaking and other Pastoral Care.

ABOUT INCLUSIVE LIFE PASTORAL SERVIVES…

Religious, nonreligious, spiritual, we serve all without exception.

info@inclusivelife.org

http://www.inclusivelife.org           www.facebook.com/inclusivelife

OFFICE (402) 575-7006          TEXT (402) 909-1668

3622 Leavenworth Street Omaha, NE 68105