There are times in our lives when we need support. Delicate support. The kind of support that is challenging to find and imperative to locate.

Only you know when the time is right for you to find an End of Life Doula (someone who helps you create your will, form letters to loved ones, passing on mementos, etc.) who deeply understands the intricacy, tenderness, and soulful thoughts that their clients feel, but are too emotional to convey …

Perhaps you need help phrasing your thoughts so they are heartfelt and integrated into your family and friends’ memories.

It takes time and contemplation.

Wendy Blauser, my End-of-Life Doula, helped me through this process with so much love and integrity. She made the process fun, even when the hard choices were tough to articulate. She tested my truth as to what I wanted to say and made sure I was coming from the deepest, most honest place.

The levels of understanding were like being on a roller-coaster, heart-wrenching one minute, magnificently opening the floodgates of gratitude the next.

It was not an easy exercise. But it was enlightening, bringing clarity to the life I have led and bringing up issues that are still present.

If you are looking for someone to help you navigate this Bardo (a Sanskrit term meaning the state between life and death), I highly recommend Wendy Blauser. She is also an RN, has worked in hospitals for years, and is a phenomenal human being. Her compassion, empathy,humor, and brilliance changed my life for the better, and I am excited to be moving on while I’m still alive.

~ Client in Oracle, Arizona ~

I have known Wendy for almost 20 years. I first got to know Wendy in her role as an Operating Room Nurse, who also fills in as a surgical technologist or even charge nurse when needed. This versatility is unique and shows not only how skilled she is, but also that she is an incredibly dedicated team player with a great attitude who always does what is needed in the interest of patient care.

There have been many times that Wendy has held the hand of a patient while we discuss goals of care, end of life and risks of surgery. Her peaceful presence with active listening, body language, and clear compassion create a safe space in which to have complex conversations.

I have also had the honor of becoming friends with Wendy and her family. The love that Wendy has for her family, as evidenced by the way she cares for her aging parents at the same time as supporting her children and grandchildren through life’s challenges, is always wonderful to witness. She is also the go-to person for her many friends to share life’s wins and losses. She is a trueconfidante for so many people. She organizes charity donations, fundraisers, and celebrations for those around her and her community. I have seen Wendy energize entire rooms toward a common purpose, and it is always for the good of others.

I also personally love Wendy’s sense of humor. She can make even our most mundane tasks fun with her wit and smile.

I have no doubt that if Wendy is involved with you or your family’s End of Life process, you will be grateful for her care and you will make a friend for life in the process.

~ General Surgeon- Tucson, Arizona ~