Going Home

I was pleasantly surprised after watching the first two episodes on Pure Flix. The main character is loving person but complicated, not the friendliest person. Her sidekick is a goofy zoomer nurse who means well but has a tendency to put her foot in her mouth. It kind of felt like a merging of "Nurse Jackie" and "Touched by an Angel"

I'm not quite sure how I started watching this series. I'm not particularly drawn to medical drama, let alone end-of-life drama. But once I started watching I began to appreciate the unusual series.

The show tackles end-of-life with neither a careless nor sensationalist approach. Instead, it seems a very practical assessment.

Each episode focuses primarily on a particular hospice "client" facing death. We see a snapshot of life, viewed while at death's door. I'm personally not 100% sold on hospice (though I definitely appreciate compassionate professionals willing to support both the dying and their families) but I appreciate how the series emphasizes the value of each life, the joys and challenges and the reality of strained relationships, joys AND regrets.

To me the hallmark of good entertainment is that it does more than merely entertain but leaves ones with thoughts to ponder that impact us in "real life". I found myself considering my own interactions and life trajectory.

Season 1, Episode 6:

I'm new to the Going Home series, having only viewed episode 6 so far, but I'm so moved and inspired I plan to go back and watch from the beginning. What a beautiful premise for a Christian based show-to help people transition who are soon to pass away, as well as the family and friends left behind.

Charley Copeland, played by Cynthia Geary, is a hospice nurse who is faithful and obedient to her calling-helping families during these difficult times. She is gentle, kind, empathic, and easy to connect with. Exactly what I'd hope for in such a sensitive calling. I also want to give special kudos to Cozi Zuehlsdorff, who plays young hospice nurse Janey Richards. Her character offers a special ray of light, zest, and compassion to this show! No matter what these kindhearted nurses are going through on a personal level, they wear smiles on their faces to comforts weary hearts.

In this episode, Charley and her fellow colleagues assist Charley's childhood friend, Katherine, as she battles her last days with cancer. Charley is having an especially difficult time because she loves her friend, but still does what she can to help Katherine's husband and children cope through faith, prayer, and companionship.

Though parts of the episode are certainly sad, ironic humor offers a bit of levity. Also, the emphasis on positivity, such as forgiveness, faith, courage, and acceptance is heartening.

This emotional yet uplifting show is a must see. It brought my loved ones who have passed to mind as well as helped me face those I may lose in the future. Something Charley said in the trailer really stood out to me: "Death isn't the opposite of life...it's a part of life."

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

This is a great series that deals with death from the Christian persecution and other perspectives. Each episode has a unique, sad, and encouraging story. After viewing each episode you leave feeling a since of sorrow but more joy, peace, and full of hope. Great series that I highly recommended. The lead actress does a great job in her role. The clients who are dying do a great job ad well. Some of the acting fro other characters aren't as great but they don't affect the overall impact of this powerful and emotional series. This can be a difficult watch as it was for me but it ended up being an amazing experience.

I love this show I can't wait for next session. When is it coming? This show helped me to understand that we all go through death, suffering in all sorts of ways, we lose people we love. It helped me see how the new journey we all face is going to be beautiful no matter where your at in your session of life. We are loved by our Heavenly Father that heals the broken hearted and binds us together new. He will wipe every tear on this earth and there will be no more death or sorrow all life will be new.