Category Archives: Death
A Glorious Day to Say Goodbye
Yesterday we said goodbye to Joyce, the beloved cousin and friend of those who gathered by her graveside. Our numbers were small but our love immense. This special woman touched each of us and changed us forever. Although Joyce passed away in November, her cousin delayed interment of her ashes until the spring when we …
The Most Difficult Writing – A Eulogy for My Friend
In my post, The Case for a Gravestone (March 1, 2012), I write about the upcoming interment of my close friend Joyce’s ashes. As part of the service, I planned to share some thoughts about Joyce, our relationship, who she was and the impact she had on the world. Weeks ago, I started thinking about …
The Case for a Gravestone
Have you ever wandered through a cemetery reading the engravings on the headstones? JOHN W. SMITH JAN. 25, 1876 – JUL. 3, 1917 A TRUE FRIEND A life summed up in four short lines. We are born, we live, we die, we leave something behind. All of those souls buried beneath their grave markers contributed …
THE NEW CPR – You Could Save A Life
In my post “SISTER’S KEEPER” (January 25, 2012), I talk about the new CPR that can be used by anyone without training. This idea may make you uncomfortable so here is a link to a fabulous video on the Arizona Health Sciences website. It only takes a few minutes to view and you just might …
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