Monthly Archives: October 2012

C IS FOR COURAGE

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Amy Getter

The only difference between me and my patient who is coming to the close of his life, is: I don’t “know” that I’m dying soon, but I, like the rest of humanity, will experience death, too.  I hope to be courageous at the … Continue reading →

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CENTENNIAL WISDOM

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Amy Getter

A woman who is one hundred years old is oh, so slowly dying; we all sit at the bedside and feel as though we are holding our breath.  She is still breathing.  Her family and I are wondering how a person can stay alive … Continue reading →

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