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Life Choices--at The End

On January 3, 2010, at 2:45PM, my 59 year old sister-in-law, Dee, passed away of cancer. She endured the prodding and poking, toxic effects of chemo, endless hours waiting for results, and finally loss of hope. After 3 and a half years of stoic determination to beat the injustice inflicted upon her, Dee came to a final decision to create a peaceful and memorable end of life scenario.

A hospital bed was set up by Mike in the living room so that she could daily see the peaceful flowing river, the evening sunset, the morning sunrise and small animals outside her picture windows. Her favorite things were in the room around her, and quiet, calming music played in the background. For many weeks, Dee was taken care of by her loving husband and hospice friends, at any hour of the day or night.  She was never alone. She was always comfortable and devoid of pain. Visitors could come and go, family could sleep in the big recliner near her, she could partake in every day goings on in the family.

She had requested that Mike build her a simple wooden casket which he did with love and devotion, and she was able to plan her memorial service with her family. With their loving support, they took care of her at home until her last breath. No funeral home was required. A lovely church visitation and service on the first day after her passing, and a moving  service and visitation at home followed the church service with lovely tributes to her by clergy, close family, and friends--all at home. Her closest lifetime friend sang a favorite hymn that Dee had requested. When she felt the mood was right, a pure single voice emerged from the back of the room. It was perfect. Stories were told, poems were read, bible verses were recited, all for Dee.

The personal care that Dee received allowed her to spend valuable and loving time with Mike, family and friends. Her story was well known at the local hospice, where she had been a beloved nurse to others for over 13 years, and she was chosen to be interviewed by a group doing a documentary on end of life care. The good people who are making the film are attempting to learn more about how we can better care for loved ones in this stage of life. Is it better to take the toxic drug route? Or, should we provide loving end of life care at home for those we love and cherish? Dee will be in the final documentary when it is published. I hope you get a chance to see it. Dee made her mark on the world at the end of her life.

Some might say that it is not easy to manage caring for someone at home at the end of their life, but what if it was made easier? Would you then consider it?  Please take a look at the stirring trailer, "One Step Closer". You decide.

Dee's Daily Motivation

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Note from blogger:
I would especially like to bring to your attention a report released this week called IPCC: International Pack of Climate Crooks. The introduction reads as follows with the full report in pdf by clicking the title:

The role illegal aliens played in the mortgage crisis (and continue to play)

The role illegal aliens played in the mortgage crisis (and continue to play)

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New Obama Envoy Has History With U.S. Muslim Brotherhood

New Obama Envoy Has History With U.S. Muslim Brotherhood

Obama, Dems, & Repubs – Just How Stupid Are You? Nov 2010

Interesting blog post from Pete Fleckman at Common Sense for A Common Man:

• 59% of Americans reject Keynesian Economics (deficit spending) and 83% of Americans say the size of the federal budget deficit is due more to the unwillingness of politicians to cut government spending than to the reluctance of taxpayers to pay more in taxes.

                  You should read the whole article. 

Waiting It Out...

Well, I m sitting here by the fire waiting for this dang respiratory virus to get it over with. I usually get out the door to walk the usual river route in the morning for exercise and just to enjoy the scenery. Not so for the past two weeks. Amazing what a little upset in your routine can lead to. I actually started a blog, among other things--in between naps. And, I was able to get some food out to a nice woman suffering from several herniated discs who can't stand up to cook. I am counting my blessings today. Hope you are having a good one too.