My dear Aunt Shai was an attentive, caring, empahtetic physician who gave all of herself to help others. Losing her second son Lawson at the age of two had made her even more special in my and other eyes. While I watched my Aunt pass with colon
Read story →Importance of relationships
Love and miss you both
Hi Mom and Dad This is a great opportunity for me to say I have no regrets when you both gave your last breath as I stood by your bedside. I said “I love you” & that stays with me forever. I say those 3 words to
Read story →Just be my friend
When my Kokum was beginning her journey from the hospital, she told her doctor, “No more medicine, just be my friend, you’re my friend.” Her longtime friend teared up, sat down beside her and held her hand.
Read story →So much love and laughter
I lost two very special people in my life in 2014. A close family friend suddenly, Sept 22, and my mother-in-law to cancer Nov 4th. I was with them at their bedside when they passed and will always treasure how they brought so much love and laughter
Read story →Remembering is a journey
Being able to be a PSW as well as a Mom of a child who was born “medically fragile” then palliative so young 🙁 I was with him every day of his life… I was holding him & singing to him when he crossed over 🙁 …. I was
Read story →I am angry at him for this
My father died alone of cancer. He chose to drive his family away at the end. He was found unresponsive on his living room floor. I am angry at him for this. I miss him with all my heart. My kids miss him too. I love that
Read story →Your death has been my driving force
“You’re going to help people right?!” were the last words you said to me. I can still see your face & the sparkle in your eyes as you looked up at me. Your death has been my driving force to further educate myself in order to advocate
Read story →You fade and return
Sporita Che e mai passato Che tu sia MiracoloThat it ever happened Our thirty years, That it ever ended You fade and return
Read story →In rooms full of sadness
Funny how in rooms full of death sadness joy darkness… I can only think “if only I ate more before I came.” So hungry. Wish I could share this experience with my dad (living) inspired me to make my own art.
Read story →You are worth all the patience in the world
You are worth all the patience in the world.
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