I lost my ex-boyfriend last year. He was in my life for 20 years. 13 in romance, 7 in friendship. I regret many things about not being there for him. One thing I learned is that life in precious. Stop and smell the flowers. Be kind to
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When I think of death, my own death specifically I think of life, my life…How will I be remembered or thought of…what will my legacy be? It causes me some anxiety when I pause and reflect. Life, death so entertwined I want to be thoughtful in my
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Death is a gift that allows people to be released from pain and sadness. It most importantly, allows the survivors to experience the life that they were predestined to live. This difficult to understand in the midst of grief with the loss of a loved one, whether
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My Grandparents- they would often speak about times when they will be gone- but I continually think of lessons they have taught me to become the person I am. Very greatful to have had them part of my life.
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As a caregiver I have been witness to a “good” death and a “bad” death. A good death has a few key moments Understanding/honesty Preparation/pain control Love from all that surround Acceptance from all that surround A bad death although at times unavoidable follows the living far
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I was not presented when my mother passed. In order to be present with her, I visited and viewed her deceased body in the hospital morgue. I realized upon seeing her the body is purely a ‘vessel’ to hold someone’s mind and spirit. It was also a
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I lost my mom 10 yrs ago to cancer. She worked too hard and long so that she would be able to travel, but retirement came and so did a cancer diagnosis. This experience has changed how I live now. I live for today and ensure time
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When my mother was dying everyone was so somber around us. It made me crazy. There was so little time left for us together why couldn’t we enjoy it? Why was everyone expecting me to be serious every minute of every day. When my time comes I
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Suffering and death Joy and life Is this the only pairing? It is what I have seen, But not my desire. There is no pairing, rather a Mingling of all. I hate that I have lost I love that I loved before loss. I miss you Dad.
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I see the grace and love of all things ease patients and families at time of death. Those in pain somehow have no pain & need no medications Grace is here for them & us all.
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