CROSSINGS: March 2013

Sunday, March 17, 2013

New Opportunities and Life Lessons

In the Lavender fields at Sequim WA on a celebratory
road trip cross country following my treatment for ovarian cancer.

My diagnosis, in late 2011, of ovarian cancer with subsequent surgery and chemotherapy treatment have given me yet another level of insights into the deep soul of the human condition. I thank my Creator for positive outcomes and my friends and family for the very rich and vital support they extended throughout my treatment and recovery. Now that I have been in remission for nearly 9 months I am reflecting and open to guidance on where this incredible life journey will lead me from here...

QUOTES FROM COLLEAGUES AND FORMER CLIENTS

"In all my years working with human resources and organizational development I have never met or had the privilege to work with someone who had more leadership or compassion than Dale. She learned so much, so fast (as executive director of HVWA). She has all my gratitude, respect and admiration."
Glen Foss
HVWA Board of Directors
2003-2008

Service is the vent we pay to be living. It is the very purpose of life and not something you do in your spare time. If you don't like the way the world is, you change it. You have an obligation to change it. You just do it one step at a time. (Marion Wright Edelmen)
"Your service epitomizes this quote Dale. It has been my great pleasure to work with you at HVWA. You are a great inspiration! Thank you."
Tobi Schneider, Esq.
HVWA Board of Directors
2003 - 2008

"Lost in an ocean of grief... you rescued a Mom in her pajamas... as you stood in her very dark living room...and let your sun shine! YOU were my beacon of HOPE. You were my lighthouse. Keep shining your light."
A grieving Mother

"I remember when I first heard your story (in 1992), being moved by your courage and intent to make a difference for others experiencing loss. (After that) bereavement services at HVWA was no longer a 'back burner concern'. You normalized grief and healing and from there HVWA became and remained cutting edge in community outreach. How fortunate the greater Waterville area has been to experience your courage, your leadership, your vision..."
Sue Hermann-McMorrow
Executive Director, HVWA
1986-1999

"Your energy and enthusiasm for this work is an inspiration..."
Anne Lynch, Executive Director
Center for Grieving Children, Portland, Maine

"You have been and will continue to be a shining star in our community. Thank you for all that you've done and for all the lives you have touched."
Tina Chapman, CEO
United Way of Mid Maine

"...Your vision for the future, your creativity, your ideas and dreams, many of which you have been able to turn into reality, have been a constant source of inspiration and admiration for me. And your deep understanding and caring and your skillful work with the grieving and the dying are unparalleled..."
Katharina Burdet, R.N.
Hospice Volunteer

You listened to our story with so much care and compassion...thank you for your love for all..."
A grieving Mother and Father