This past week we have been creating more clay healing tiles for The Healing Wall from the prayer requests coming in from around the world.
Here are pictures and requests of the most recent tiles made.
- Received: Thursday, March 07, 2013 7:56 AM from Japan
Hi there, Thanks for the opportunity to share in our faith for this
prayer request. Our daughter needs a creative miracle in her body. She is 7 years old and has no
arms and is very small in size. She cannot walk yet because her legs are short. She also has scoliosis
in her spine. Her name is Cayley. When Cayley was 2 years old, she saw a vision of God’s hand
and her hand inside His. He was holding out His hand to her and offering her hand to her.
Received: Wed, Mar 20, 2013 10:06 am
Subject: tiles
Hi Steve and Lisa I have a few tiles request I'm not a drawer but I do
have the colors and the request, Have a bless week Henrietta Don
1. Juanita Miller-Complete Healing for her Hearing to be restored ,and
healed from Arthritis (several parts of her body) Colors Blue, Pink,
Lavender
2.
Brent Yeley --Complete Healing from Pulmonary Fibrosis ( Daughter In
Laws Dad) .Colors Black, Grey, White
3.
Laurie Pyle-- Complete Healing Knee and Weight. Colors Cobalt Blue,
Okay ... Here is the info you asked for:
Name: Robert Hotchkin
Prayer Request: Healing, revival, reformation of life, health and strength!
Thing I like: Trees, flowers, Europe, purple, blue, fruit
Symbol: well-watered tree with deep strong roots and many branches full of vibrant leaves and a vibrant shining sun radiating it with light and life
Healing Colors: Green, yellow, red
Emerald Green ,Magenta.
4. Angie Jensen-- Been Praying for a Complete Healing from Stage 4
Cancer. Colors not sure
5.
Andrew-- Food Allergy to Wheat Gluten-- Colors Red
Received: Wed, Mar 13, 2013 9:08 am
Hi Steve and Lisa,
Okay ... Here is the info you asked for:
Name: Robert Hotchkin
Prayer Request: Healing, revival, reformation of life, health and strength!
Thing I like: Trees, flowers, Europe, purple, blue, fruit
Symbol: well-watered tree with deep strong roots and many branches full of vibrant leaves and a vibrant shining sun radiating it with light and life
Healing Colors: Green, yellow, red
Here are some more:
The tiles are starting to be fired in the kiln and we will have some completed tiles by next week. I am starting to explore different ideas for the installation of the tiles on the wall. Should I attach the tiles to the wall or to pieces of wood so they can be taken off the wall? I wanted to combine some mosaic with the tiles, and possible some encouraging words like hope, faith, miracles etc. I researched other clay tile healing walls in healthcare facilities and in communities. Here are some pictures, and also the web links to learn more.
http://www.topangaarttile.com/news.php
HEALTH ISSUES BLOG - WEEK 4
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3 ways music helps the hospital’s environment
A hospital's chaplain explains why music belongs at a hospital.
By Joseph Hart | Posted: January 19, 2012
Joseph Hart is the chaplain at Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC). He shared the following email with us. (Pictured above: Jim Albrecht, president of the GBMC Volunteer Auxiliary Board, plays the piano in GBMC's main lobby.)
A newly diagnosed pensive patient named Patrick was anticipating his first treatment in Radiation Oncology at GBMC. He looked at himself in the mirror, wondering what would become of him through this process. How would his life change, what adjustments would need to be made to accommodate his wife and family?
As he dressed, he heard his wife telling him it was time to go to the hospital. As they drove, he gazed out the window of the car, looking at the world outside. He realized once again how blessed he was to have such incredible support around him.
At the main entrance of the hospital, his wife stopped the car and told him to go ahead to the treatment area and she would join him after parking the car. Entering the door of the hospital, his anxiety was palpable.
He walked slowly toward the elevator leading to the treatment area. As he walked, he heard someone playing "Moon River" on the piano. As he listened, he found his mind wandering back to 1962 when the song, then newly released, was the one he and his wife chose for their first dance at their wedding reception, a day he remembered with such joy and satisfaction. Stopping to listen, somehow his anxiety was eased. He felt the warmth of a hand reaching to hold his; it was his wife of 50 years, who whispered, "It's still our song."
With that, they moved hand in hand toward the elevator.
Patrick's story mirrors the experience of our patients in their treatment journey. As the director of spiritual support services, I have witnessed firsthand how anxiety has been reduced through music in a variety of ways.
At GBMC, we have two grand pianos, one in the main lobby and one at our OB entrance, where anxiety is often significant with patients and families coming and going. A volunteer harpist also provides comfort to some of our cancer patients. Through our "Wednesday at Noon" concert series, we welcome musicians throughout our community to come and play a variety of instruments in various formats on a monthly basis.
Today, many health care institutions are integrating music into their spectrum of services for patients. Music fits well within the philosophy of holistic person-centered care, encompassing the physical, mental, social and spiritual aspects of wellness, adopted by many modern institutions to guide their practice.
The healing effects of music stem from a myriad of human physiological and psychological responses, including the following:
·Music affects heartbeat, pulse rate and blood pressure. Variations in tempo, frequency and volume can slow down or speed up the heart rate, which in turn has a calming effect and reduces stress.
·Music can stimulate the release of natural opiates in the body such as endorphins, which work as pain relievers and mood enhancers.
·Music can stimulate communication and social responsiveness helping to reduce a sense of isolation.
At GBMC, we believe the gift of music will continue to aid in the healing and restoration of our patients.
These are great points Chaplain Hart. I'm also a chaplain and my hospital renovated the lobby a year ago and we now have a player piano in it. Everyone loves it. Occasionally we have youth come in and play as well. I was sitting in the chapel the other day and heard "Yellow Submarine!"
Reply
Thank you for this article, I agree music does fit well within the philosophy of holistic person-centered care. How awesome to fill the atmosphere with healing music from a grand piano. I was really touched when reading this article by Patrick’s experience of hearing a familiar special song, “Moon River”, being played on the piano in the hospital. Because of his fond joyous memories of that particular song his anxiety was eased. I too was touched by reading how the song being played was “Moon River”. I too have wonderful memories of myself as a young child singing that song with my dad. I had to pause while reading enjoyed picturing myself with him singing that song together. Just reading about how music brought healing to Patrick brought healing to me too. I have read about other examples of how playing songs that are older but personal have helped patients with dementia.
I believe the arts are an essential part of the healing process and wellness of patients and appreciate how music is being used in this hospital. | |||||||||||
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