Hospice Service of Remembrance…

Sunday afternoon my family attended a lovely service of remembrance hosted by the hospice group who cared for my mother in her last few weeks. The non-denominational service was held at Messiah Lutheran Church in Bearden.  Messiah is…

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Helen Frances Whitesell Smith…

My sweet mother passed away last night.  My heart aches…. Helen Frances Whitesell Smith May 15, 1924-March 15, 2011

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A new normal…

When one is dealing with a sick loved one, time becomes warped. Regular life is suspended in air and a new “normal” develops, that of sitting by the bedside, waiting, watching and comforting. Our life has changed over the last…

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Hospice…

Sunday evening brought forth some very difficult conversation. Mother began hospice today.  Tomorrow she will move back to Shannondale to continue hospice in her own bed.  Relatives are beginning to make plans to spend a little time with her.  Oh, life…

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The roller coaster ride called health…

This has been a long week in the roller coaster ride of my sweet mother’s health. Tuesday night, toward the end my glorious ultimate pedicure at Salon Visage on Market Square, I picked up my phone to call…

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