Anchor Bead

BEAD TYPE: Pewter Anchor charm

EnCOURAGEment Bead (Required for all BOC Programs)INTENTION CARD READS: "Your family, friends, and caregivers are thinking of you and offer the anchor as a symbol of hope. The anchor was often a seaman's last resort in stormy weather, it is the anchor that remains firm and steady amidst the stormy waters. We hope that the anchor will be a symbol of strength for you to help see you through the "storms" of life."

MEANING:

Given during a particularly rough "storm" or rough "waters" during treatment. Examples include, but are not limited to, relapse, surgical complications, cardiac arrest, unexpected intubation, devastating news, etc.