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I was supposed to be ready

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The expectation when you lose a parent is that somehow it is to be expected and that this makes the grief more bearable and less painful. But those of us who have experienced… Continue reading →

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Light up a life

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We buried my mother yesterday and her funeral, as befitted this beloved woman, was beautiful, dignified, prayerful and filled with love and friendship. All these characteristics she possessed in abundance and they are… Continue reading →

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On the death of the beloved

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My beloved mother passed away this morning. Death Notice of Brighid (Brídge) Ennis On the Death of the Beloved Though we need to weep your loss, You dwell in that safe place in… Continue reading →

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The hand that first held mine

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This is the hand that first held mine.  This is the  hand that I now hold onto tightly as my mother lies dying. Holding her hand, I try to convey the depth of… Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Thoughts

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I couldn’t let today pass without wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to all of you are celebrating this day, and to thank you again for your support and friendship  during this difficult time in… Continue reading →

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Hope

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Have you ever experienced such intense sadness you couldn’t imagine ever feeling hopeful about ANYTHING again? Maybe, like me, you once stood in the corner, gulping your champagne, at a New Year’s Eve… Continue reading →

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In the midst of life…

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In the midst of life, we are in death, and nowhere is that more true than in hospice. My mother was moved to hospice care yesterday and while it is wonderful that she… Continue reading →

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A tribute to cancernet friendship

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Philippa, aka Feisty Blue Gecko, entitled her guest post for me “Blown Away” and that certainly describes my reaction when I read her wonderful tribute to online friendships.  Blown Away One thing about… Continue reading →

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Motivation Monday

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Thanks to Jan Hasak for standing in the gap today with her inspirational contribution to Motivation Monday.  As a patient-advocate for the Lymphedema Advocacy Group, I grabbed the rare opportunity to go to… Continue reading →

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Mamma’s Memories

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Thanks to Rachel Pappas of 1 Up On Cancer for standing in the gap today with her delightful memories of her daughter growing up.  The memories stories seem to be well appreciated here… Continue reading →