A friend recently pointed me to an article written by a hospice nurse. This nurse spent her career working with people who were dying, beyond recovery, and aware of it. Her job, primarily, was to provide comfort, whether that be physical or emotional. During her conversations, she found several themes when her patients discussed…
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Parenting
Deathbed Relationships
My great-uncle has been depressed lately. He lives in the same apartment building and my grandmother, his sister. They are just down the hall from each other. Over the holidays, he’s seen a steady stream of people visiting my grandma, bringing cards and pictures, or taking her out to eat. Over Christmas weekend,…
Christmas Magic
When I was little, the world was amazing. The first snowfall was among the best days of the year. Everything was worth exploring, in hopes of discovering something new and fascinating, and everything was fascinating. Stepping on a crack had serious implications. The wishbone in a turkey earned its name. Blowing out…
Little Monster Late Fees
Last week, I paid a late fee to daycare. I neverpay daycare late. Except last week. As I’ve said before, I work 80 hours a week. For the last couple of weeks, my three year old has decided that she needs to sleep in every morning. No getting up at 6:30 for her….
