Category Archives: hospice story

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW, IS LOVE…

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Amy Getter

At times, I am caught off guard by a word or a gesture.  Today, a group of numbers stunned me for a long moment.  I cradled Sara’s arm while I took her blood pressure, and saw the blue-black tattoo along … Continue reading →

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MESSAGES

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Amy Getter

I have heard in many stories from friends and loved ones, about the reassuring messages sent  from those who have died to those of us left here with feelings of loss and grief that must be journeyed through.  They seem … Continue reading →

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A WINK AND A TEAR

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Amy Getter

 This week was the Professor’s final chapter.  He seemed hardly aware of how speedily he was heading towards the end, after so many discussions and his repeated statements of how he was ready and eager to go.  When the time … Continue reading →

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ANOTHER LESSON

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Amy Getter

This might be part two of what I learn from the professor of life.  I ask him today how he is doing. “ I’m dying.”  he replies. “Are you dying today?” I ask. “Well, I don’t think so.” and his … Continue reading →

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SEASONS

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Amy Getter

There is a season….. “Gentlemen should die by the time they are my age”, says my 80 year old patient.  He is indeed a gentleman- one who is slowly wasting away and losing his ability to remember what he had … Continue reading →

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GETTING LEMONS

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Amy Getter

 No one wants to hear the words “It‘s actually a blessing,” or “God took them because He needed them more than we did,” or “They had a wonderful life” or “They were just too good for this world”. Never appropriate … Continue reading →

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Second time around

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Amy Getter

Anyone who has been thru the demise of a marriage understands the bereavement process as you build your life again from the ashes of what could have, maybe would have been. It is a painful journey, fraught with lonely moments and times … Continue reading →

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Dying with dignity?

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Amy Getter

What a strange phrase, death with dignity. Do we need to say life with dignity? (How many things that we do in life are not dignified, but are still a part of living!) I’m sorry to let people in on … Continue reading →

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