Navigating the aftermath of natural disasters

Navigating the aftermath of natural disasters 
Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); by Lara McKinnis; 11/15/24 
This morning I woke up to two bears outside, a little cub sitting on our front steps eating the pumpkin that my daughter recently carved, the mom nearby completely sprawled out lounging in the sun in a bed of freshly fallen yellow and orange oak leaves.  This is the “fall” that I look forward to every year in Asheville. I wanted to hold onto this feeling, all of us standing at our screened-in window talking to the bears as if they understood us, our dog enthusiastically joining in the conversation.  This feeling is alive and vibrant; however, so is the visceral awareness of the horrific despair that has engulfed my beloved community and so many communities in Western North Carolina. ...  Adjusting to a natural disaster is nuanced and layered.  [Click on the title's link to continue reading this hospice leader's reflections and professional guidance.]
Editor's note: We thank Lara McKinnis for raising our awareness to what matters most--large and small. We alert you to the needs of hospice and other healthcare needs as the Associated Press reports "Wildfire threat continues in much of the US Northeast as dry conditions persist."