We are all trying to adjust to the sudden death of our friend. He has been my husband's roommate for 11 months at Extended Care.
Though the unexpected aspect is so difficult for those of us left behind, we are grateful for the ease with which he passed between worlds. He didn't suffer. He never lost the quality of his life. May all of us be so lucky as to take a nap and just not awaken.
Death can often be so brutal. His death left him with the dignity he displayed throughout his life. And that in itself is beautiful.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
A Friend Dies
Just like that. He was gone. Two nights ago we all listened to music together and smiled. Then suddenly a virus appeared. A deadly virus that put him to sleep and now he is gone.
All of us were a family with partners in extended care. We knew that life was tenuous but we expected more of a warning. Of all the people there, he was the last you'd pick to die. The virus attacked and just like that he was no longer alive.
He was such a gentle man. We will all miss his elegance. His presence. His wife's presence. She is gone, too. No longer having to be there to care for him. Our chosen family just got smaller. What do we do?
All of us were a family with partners in extended care. We knew that life was tenuous but we expected more of a warning. Of all the people there, he was the last you'd pick to die. The virus attacked and just like that he was no longer alive.
He was such a gentle man. We will all miss his elegance. His presence. His wife's presence. She is gone, too. No longer having to be there to care for him. Our chosen family just got smaller. What do we do?
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Harvey was here
I love the days when Harvey visits from extended care. It's our new kind of dating. Holding hands. Watching TV. Talking about life. Petting the dog. Even now life can be so satisfying.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Peanut Butter and Getting Old are both Inspiring
Happy New Year to all you peanut butter lovers from infants to those of you enjoying the 100s. Peanut Butter always is a treat.
A new year. A new time. A time for me to keep creating. Hopefully my second children's book, The Perils of the Peanut Butter Dog will start barking its way off the bookshelves. But first? Have to get the book in print.
But so much more than print to share with all of you. So many headings in my life.
How about 37-year survival from breast cancer? I thank G-d that I am so lucky.
How about a wonderful husband now in extended care who manages to keep a beautiful smile on his face? His Parkinsons attitude keeps those of us around him filled with hope.
How about being surrounded by a board of brilliant, talented people at St. Louis Press Club? People who care about Enterprize journalism. People who want you to know both sides of every story.Yes. There are djournalists out there who feel we need the whole story before we draw conclusions.
How about the joy of being surroundd by inspiring seniors at St. Louis' Gatesworth. So many stories to share. Upliftig people who continue to thrive intellectually and emotionally even as the years tick by
.So much to blog about.,What's your cancer story? How yjoung is old age making you? What are your special accomplishments? Share with me as I share with you.
Keep watching for my little Peanut Butter Dog called Pappy. Share his lust for the gooey, tasty stuff.
Lets take a ride through the future together.
Happy New Years. Many happy New Years.
A new year. A new time. A time for me to keep creating. Hopefully my second children's book, The Perils of the Peanut Butter Dog will start barking its way off the bookshelves. But first? Have to get the book in print.
But so much more than print to share with all of you. So many headings in my life.
How about 37-year survival from breast cancer? I thank G-d that I am so lucky.
How about a wonderful husband now in extended care who manages to keep a beautiful smile on his face? His Parkinsons attitude keeps those of us around him filled with hope.
How about being surrounded by a board of brilliant, talented people at St. Louis Press Club? People who care about Enterprize journalism. People who want you to know both sides of every story.Yes. There are djournalists out there who feel we need the whole story before we draw conclusions.
How about the joy of being surroundd by inspiring seniors at St. Louis' Gatesworth. So many stories to share. Upliftig people who continue to thrive intellectually and emotionally even as the years tick by
.So much to blog about.,What's your cancer story? How yjoung is old age making you? What are your special accomplishments? Share with me as I share with you.
Keep watching for my little Peanut Butter Dog called Pappy. Share his lust for the gooey, tasty stuff.
Lets take a ride through the future together.
Happy New Years. Many happy New Years.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Peanut Butter, getting older and caretaking
www.perilsofpeanutbutterkid.com
I've been away from my blog way too long.
Let's talk about the ways peanut butter enhances our lives. The wonderful way a smile appears on your face as you lick the spoon.
Lets talk about how your dog feels about peanut butter.
Let's talk about the good & bad stuff of getting older.
Lets talk about being a caregiver.
Lets talk about publishing
Lets talk
I've been away from my blog way too long.
Let's talk about the ways peanut butter enhances our lives. The wonderful way a smile appears on your face as you lick the spoon.
Lets talk about how your dog feels about peanut butter.
Let's talk about the good & bad stuff of getting older.
Lets talk about being a caregiver.
Lets talk about publishing
Lets talk
Monday, October 8, 2012
Looking for my book?
So many of you who used to buy your books at Borders keep asking me where you can find copies of "The Perils
of the Peanut Butter Kid". The easiest and most economical way to purchase more copies is on my website: www.perilsofthepeanutbutterkid.com
One of the wonderful things about children's books is they never become dated. I thank all of my loyal peanut butter readers.
I have a new book finished, "The Perils of the Peanut Butter Dog". I am looking for the right publisher. If that's you or someone you know, please contact me on my blog or e-mail: perilsofthepeanutbk@aol.com
Looking forward to hearing from you
of the Peanut Butter Kid". The easiest and most economical way to purchase more copies is on my website: www.perilsofthepeanutbutterkid.com
One of the wonderful things about children's books is they never become dated. I thank all of my loyal peanut butter readers.
I have a new book finished, "The Perils of the Peanut Butter Dog". I am looking for the right publisher. If that's you or someone you know, please contact me on my blog or e-mail: perilsofthepeanutbk@aol.com
Looking forward to hearing from you
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Ladue News Article
Thanks to Trish and Brittany for publishing such a positive article about me in The Ladue News and for mentioning the importance of supporting The Press Club and St. Louis Jewish Book Festival. You can help in their mission to keep integrity alive in the press by attending the organization's Media Person of the Year Event on Thursday, October 24 at the Hilton at the St. Louis Ballpark. Leisa Zigman, News Anchor and Reporter at KSDK-TV will be the honoree. Festivities begin at 6:00 P.M
For more details contact: info@stlpressclub.org
Hope you'll enjoy the article:
For more details contact: info@stlpressclub.org
Hope you'll enjoy the article:
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