Grief is defined as deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death. I know there are stages to grief as well. Some would say that depression is usually the longest and most difficult stage. Can we accept the loss? Can we move on? I think it is very common for any of us who have suffered a loss to grieve differently. Many changes come with … [Read more...]
Mom
My mom passed away Tuesday morning. My dad, her husband of fifty-five years, was with her. She died peacefully at home, as she wanted. No hospitals. No nursing homes. I cried as the coroner left with her body. I needed more time. I cried washing some of their dishes. I wanted one more meal with her. My mother was spunky. You always … [Read more...]
Most of All
I miss my mother. That seems odd to type, let alone say as she is still with us. Over the last few years I, along with others, have watched her health decline. Most recently, over the past few months, it seems as if she is declining rapidly. My mother has been diagnosed with dementia and Parkinson's. I shudder at those two words. I tear … [Read more...]
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