Archive for August, 2009

Caring for our Aging Parents

As I read the email from my dear friend in Canada I wish I was there in person to support her as I tell her we’ve all had experience with helping our parents through illness, transition and even endings.   I tell her it doesn’t matter that we are nurses or that we have experience in [...]

August 24, 2009 · Mary · No Comments
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Happy Birthday Rae – 99 Years Young!

Rae Celebrating Life
My friend Nancy sent me a photo and letter from her mother Rae who will be celebrating a birthday on Friday, August 14th; she will be 99 years young. Rae wrote a letter to friends and family in July and I’m including her thoughts on life and turning 99 years old.  “If you’d [...]

August 10, 2009 · Mary · 4 Comments
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Celebrating Community

I’m interested in Community and much comes to mind as I move in my circles of people and relationships ranging from casual to deep and abiding love for family, work, neighborhood or groups.  The work I do helps individuals and families through transition and this offers me an experience to share in other communities that are very [...]

August 7, 2009 · Mary · No Comments
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