Life journals are compiled by volunteers from the community and universities. The volunteers spend time with the patient to gather stories and experiences. A patient may recount stories of childhood, describe military experiences, or reminisce about a favority pet or a first date. The volunteer partners with family members to gather photogrpahs of the paitent's life. Photos and stories are combined to create a beautiful hardback book, a Life Journal, for the family to cherish for years to come. The Life Journal is a complementary offering from Crossroads Hospice. It is what we call our Gift of Blessings and Gratitude.