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Dignity: Dreams from Hope to Reality 

Today is a somber day for me. In our organization we are losing a great leader who is retiring today. I am a part of Berkshire Health Systems because she first hired me as a per-diem shift director and then in 2021 I became the Quality Director for Fairview Hospital. Today, February 28, 2024, DoreenContinue reading “Dignity: Dreams from Hope to Reality “

Dignity: The Path to Doing What is Right

It is interesting how much I have learned about myself by looking back on my life. I have learned that the choices and decisions I have made in the past not only impacted me but also those around me. I do have regrets in my life. People will often say you shouldn’t focus on thoseContinue reading “Dignity: The Path to Doing What is Right”

Dignity: My Son, My Pride, My Joy 

About a month ago I found a bracelet that my mother gave me for Christmas. It was probably fifteen years ago. It has my initials “CWR” on the front and inscribed in the back it says, “My Son, My Pride, My Joy”. It has been a while since I have worn it because I alwaysContinue reading “Dignity: My Son, My Pride, My Joy “

Dignity: Tis the Season 

This was my mother’s favorite time of year. It was a time to celebrate with family and it was her opportunity to give her three sons the kind of Christmases she never had. In times of struggle and hardships my mother wanted us to have these moments of celebration and love of family. Our treeContinue reading “Dignity: Tis the Season “

Dignity: Building a Legacy

It is coming on a year since my mother fondly known as the Queen has passed. She has left behind a legacy. She is missed every day by her husband, 3 sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. It is harder during these times because when we were growing up Christmas was one of mother’s favoriteContinue reading “Dignity: Building a Legacy”

Dignity: Anthony, Coby, Dom, and Braden. 

Please forgive me for any names that were misspelled   Last night the Wahconah Regional High School in Dalton, Ma. Class of 2025 put on what we call the Turkey Fest. It is an opportunity for the seniors and others in the school to show case their talents to friends, families, fellow students, and teachers.Continue reading “Dignity: Anthony, Coby, Dom, and Braden. “

Dignity: Hope It is not a Destination it’s a Journey.

Every day I wake up I am thankful for the blessings I have been given. In my life I have had hard times, good times, successes, and failures. It took me a while to realize that in my journey through life those experiences have made me who I am today. As I have aged, IContinue reading “Dignity: Hope It is not a Destination it’s a Journey.”

Dignity: I Believe in Music 

I love to sing. I have been that way since I was 5 years old. I would listen to music, and I would sing along to the Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye, The Manhattans, and the O’Jays. Stevie Wonder was my favorite. I wasn’t the best looking or the smartest kid. I was quiet and I keptContinue reading “Dignity: I Believe in Music “

Dignity: Hard to Let You Go 

One of the hardest things to do as a parent is to let your children grow up. We want to protect them from the harshness of the world. We want to wrap them up in bubble wrap so that they do not get hurt. When they begin to drive our hearts race every time theyContinue reading “Dignity: Hard to Let You Go “