Going Home: The Request

 

Everyone has a calling from God and Charley’s purpose is to help people transition from this world to their forever home. This heartfelt series that will inspire you to think deeper about your relationships and how you can live well with the time we’re all blessed with. God gives everyone a calling – and for Charley, it’s to help families during one of the most difficult times of their lives.

 “Going Home” is a new series that follows an inspiring team of nurses who help guide patients and loved ones on the ultimate journey – one of transition from this world to their forever home. It’s a race against time as the team must help their clients find peace and wrap up loose ends with compassion and dignity. The series, created and written by Dan Merchant, stars Cynthia Geary, Cozi Zuehlsdorff and Charisma Carpenter. Well-known guest stars include Vernon Davis, Tom Skerritt and Concetta Tomei, among others. Exclusively on PureFlix.com! Subscribe here!

 

EPISODE 6 'The Request' REVIEW: The final episode of Season 1 finds Charley (Cynthia Geary) making a "bucket list" field trip for Katherine (Charisma Carpenter) and Alec (Christopher Weihl), while Janey (Cozi Zuehlsdorff) continues to grow into her new job.

While "Going Home" episodes can be watched as stand-alones, this story line is spread out over the series when college best friends are reunited after many years of estrangement. Tensions, fear and anger intensify as it becomes apparent that Katherine's time on Earth is coming to an end. Charley is an award-winning Hospice nurse, but her personal connection with her dying friend causes her professional mask to slip from time-to-time. Tying up the loose ends of their friendship as well as final preparations for helping her family cope with her approaching death and living without her are realistically portrayed as Katherine's emotions include regrets, concern for her children, frustration... and even some gallows humor.

Of course, the emotions are also felt by the viewer as we react to both this fictional story, and personal experiences are also brought to mind. But this episode, and the series itself, is a comforting reminder of the Hope we have. I definitely would recommend "Going Home" as an engaging story that can be cathartic for some, but also has moments of humor, inspiration, comfort, and reminders of what is truly most important. 

‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” – Revelation 21:4 (NIV)

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Disclosure: Many thanks to Pure Flix for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

BONUS: Momentum Influencer's Jean Thomason interviews Cynthia Geary and Dan Merchant.

 

Peaceful Passage by Kim West, PhD

Peaceful Passage by Kim West, PhD is both the story of Kim's experience of being the primary caregiver for her mom during her final days and an essential guide for anyone else who will be caring for someone who is dying. Whether through personal preference or financial circumstances, there may come a time when a loved one needs someone to care for them as they come to the end of their lives. Even with the invaluable aid of Hospice, it can be a painful, scary situation that is made even worse by not being prepared. Fear of the unknown always makes things worse, and this is not the time one needs to be blindsided by the unexpected. Peaceful Passage is the most comprehensive guide I can imagine being available, and is sure to be a "must-have" book for anyone who is going to be a care-giver.

 ************************************************************* Honestly, when I first agreed to review this, I wasn't sure what I was getting myself into and my expectations were of either a dry manual or an emotional story of losing a parent. Instead, I found a book that I will whole-heartedly recommend to anyone who is facing a similar circumstance. I wish this book had been available for my family during my grandfather's last years. Kim covers so many details that may have never occurred to you...until they have to be dealt with. Each chapter is filled with her personal journey, essential information of what you need to have on hand or be prepared for, and a journal section for you to personalize for your unique situation. She ends the book with the websites of some organizations who can provide assistance for both your loved one and for yourself. From remembering things my family has said about caring for Papa and my own brief career as a CNA in a nursing home, I believe she covered every conceivable angle (other than issues with hiring non-Hospice caregivers who just don't work out.) This is the perfect blend of practical advice and memories of taking care of her mom. You can purchase this book at New Heart Publishing or Amazon. ****************************************************

I received a free copy of this book/Ebook/Product to review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC Regulations. I am part of The CWA Review Crew.