As I write this, my maternal grandmother lies in hospice care, her life-support removed a morphine drip in place. (edit: She passed away last night) Both birth and death are the great transitions in life. When death is lingering, the family gathers at the bedside and holds vigil. They wait, hope, pray, eat, doze-off, and […]
Gratitude and Thanksgiving with an upraised glass of wine
Thanksgiving is upon us. It’s an interesting time of year for me. On a personal level, it’s my parent’s anniversary – would have been 40 years this year. It’s also the 4th anniversary of my father’s death from a wicked form of cancer. I think it was his favorite holiday. Dad was a fan of […]