by Special Guest: Jim Comer When we are parenting our parents, it is only natural to dip into the past. The old days are familiar territory and we feel safe there–as long as we are careful which memories to unwrap. While the past may be comforting, don’t neglect the possibilities of the present. History isn’t something that happens to someone else. Everyone has stories worth telling and memories that should be shared.
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Reading the article, Life and Death: Helping Families On Big Questions, made me think of a few things. The article discusses how ethical committees and consultants in hospitals are being criticized for not being trained enough to talk with families regarding end of life issues. When I read this article, what I thought about is that hospice team members have these talks daily in their practice as a matter of course. We are part of family meetings where all kinds of difficult and emotional topics are discussed. by Special Guest: Jeanne K. Jeanne is a woman I have known for years. There is a quiet kindness that emanates from her;, side by side a fire that fuels her fiddle or cello or whatever she puts her hands on. She has brought me to tears with her music and has made me want to dance. She told me about her experience with her mom’s death some time ago but until I learned about home funerals, I didn’t really understand the depth of it. I asked her if she would share her story. Enjoy. |
AuthorIn fall 2014, I moved some old blog posts here that I had written years ago from 2007 to 2010. Hope they are helpful. Archives
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