This week is Pastoral Care Week. The theme this year is Spiritual Well Being. We have several activities taking place this week to mark the event. So far my favorite event has been the Pastoral Care Banquet we hosted on October 20th for our volunteer Chaplain Associates. We had a full meal catered by the Dietary Department and then adjourned to the Hospital Chapel for a Service of Blessing the Hands. I was thrilled to see the smiles on the faces of those who attended as volunteers and those who came as their invited guests. It was obvious our volunteers were touched felt appreciated for the efforts they provide on a year-round basis. I was glad to be part of an event where a heart-felt “thank you” was delivered and appreciated. I hope that all the other pastoral care departments that are celebrating this week also have equally meaningful events in their institutions.