My dad is in his final days. He wants to see his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and his sister and we’re going to make it happen. It won’t be easy; Daddy and his wife are frail and Aunt Kitty. His wife is visually impaired and Daddy has dementia on top of everything, so the bulk ofContinue reading “Last Wish”
Category Archives: Grief
September 11.
September 11. Home. Not happy. I should be flying. Nothing to do but maybe I could go play golf. 8:45 a.m. I hate morning television shows but I go into the living room and turn on the TV to CBS. Before I’ve brewed my tea, the nightmare begins. My cousin calls first. Ken wants toContinue reading “September 11.”
Lost – A Very Short Hospice Story
I had no idea where I was going so I called Trevor. It was a bad neighborhood and besides being our chaplain, he was an ex-cop. There were good people on the street, but trouble lived nearby. At least Trevor knew where we were going. Or so I thought. Hospice patients only die at night,Continue reading “Lost – A Very Short Hospice Story”
Seeking Zen with a Foster Dog
Fred was one day away from execution. A friend of mine, Josephine Bennett, is a huge animal lover and through her I became aware of the plight of so many dogs. My dog history is not really exactly what you’d call stellar. Our Boston Terrier ran away and went to live with my grandfather, whoContinue reading “Seeking Zen with a Foster Dog”
Trying to be Normal in a Completely Abnormal Situation
It has been almost seven months since three of our grandchildren came to live with us. It has been one adjustment after another. Bob and I are older and really enjoy our time together. We love traveling and spontaneous dinners with our friends. We love sitting outside and watching the sunset over the lake. WeContinue reading “Trying to be Normal in a Completely Abnormal Situation”
Dr. Suzanne Minarcine 