Chaplain Jeanne

Met a man who was very discouraged in emotional pain. He had lost son several months ago in ER. HE could not understand God in all this although He trusts in God and knows he has a purpose. He cannot see it for he has had pain all his life since he was born and would like for once for have some relief in pain. Pray for this man.

Met another man who is going into hospice. He had been a pastor and preacher with two churches. His truest in God was apparent and he displayed a good countenance.

There was a mom having great sorrow due to daughter in the hospital. She had had surgery and needs chemo but must get others physical things taken care of first. She had leak in body organ that is in need of repair and needed another surgery as well. Had prayer with the mom.


A man wanted me to look at his large sore that all of the sudden appeared on his leg - it was terrible. He said that is what will kill you and I believe that. I am not sure how long and if he will make it, but he had trust in God he said - peace. It reminds me of sin that is left in the heart will eventually bring death if not taken out and forgiven.

Chaplain Jeanne

Patient (18 years of age) expressed need of someone to talk with. Begin crying as she shared how she was told, “You will not live until you are ready to die” She was frightened. Her boyfriend attended a church that she felt was judgmental towards her. She not attend as he did and felt she could worship God better praying to him alone than begin forced to do what they wanted her to do. She had begun having physical problems for a few months now and the doctors could not find out what was wrong. Her tongue and esophagus were swollen and she could not eat.
It reminded me of a story I had recently heard from James Dobson where this same thing happened to a pastor. He ended up with a feeding tube put in him. Later on a trip with his family the feeding tube got blocked and he cried out in despair to God who completely healed him right there. He had no one to turn to and was in a desperate condition. That was when God intervened for him.
I shared with the patient God’s love for her and that he gave his life just for her. I also shared that God does not punish us like that. Fear is normal, but God wants to give us peace through it all. She was so much better by the time I left.

Met a man in the hospital who said he was a Music Director for a good sixe church. He has 12 singers and 5 instrument players. The singers are on a rotating basis. His greatest challenge he said was working and doing ministry both for church and his family. He felt if the church could hire him full time that would make a difference, so therefore he had to work two jobs. Loving music (I understand here) he put himself into it taking time from family. His second challenge was working with the younger singers who were not as committed. He would receive a text or call they had a game, ect. He loved his work. The pastor likes to preach so he did not do musicals on Sunday mornings. The kids would do stick ministry in the church. He served for a congregation of about 400. He used mostly contemporary music with a few hymns and said they had been singing a lot about the blood recently. He watches the congregation and if things go well he goes with his plans; if not, he will add in a hymn. This seems to help apparently.

Chaplain Jeanne

A lady shared with me that she told her doctor she had a GREATER physician. He said he was upstairs.

Man went a used bookstore and purchased an old bible that was large print. He has read it many times and one day turned to the Old Testament and found 2 - 100.00 bills. WOW!

A patient had surgery and there were complication following the surgery. He got a blood clot. During this time, he struggled with wanting to be independent and leave the hospital against rules of the facility. One evening, he shared how his sister had married into money. They were millionaires. She had nothing to do with her brother who lived on a modest income. One day, he got into a fight at a bank and there was a restraining order placed against him. The church that he had attended all his life or for many years at that time got a new pastor. The pastor of the church had a family member who happened to be the one who placed the restraining order on him. Now he has to leave his church, due to the restraining order. Life is not always fair. We do reap what we sow, but God is not respecter of person’s He loves us all!

Chaplain Jeanne

A lady who was sick did not think God had time for her small prayers. She felt that he was too busy taking care of the large disaster type problems in the world. When I assured her he was, she still did not think he had time for so many small prayers. She was glad to learn that He did.

Met a young woman who had been sick for some time off and on in hospitals. She did not feel connected with her church and wondered if that was a good enough reason to change churches. She felt that she had not connected part with the others members. She could not do a whole lot due to being in the hospital and sick too often. She had to give up her job as a Social worker due to her health. She was seeking how God could still use her. Shared about my writing and the possibility of her finding another ministry where she could be a blessing to others. I mentioned how I wrote for a web site. It gave her some things to think about and she was appreciative.

One elderly lady asked if I would sing for her. I asked her if she knew Amazing Grace. She did not think she did. I started singing it and noticed her mouthing the words to the song. I sang three verses. She was so touched. I quoted her some scripture and talked a little while. She was blessed enough that made her spiritual care giver feel she had been used to meet a need. As I was leaving a staff worker said it was a beautiful voice. God had called me to sing and will give opportunities if we make ourselves available to his leadership.