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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Amy Getter

We marveled that he was still breathing, this shell of a person who had been dying for so, so long. His wife had told him-days ago- it was time to go, she loved him and would miss him, but she would be … Continue reading →

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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Amy Getter

A man lay dying in his living room. His spouse of 30 years was the other sole occupant of an upstairs apartment.  She was exhausted and I asked about sharing the care giving with the young adult children that lived … Continue reading →

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