Category: quality of life

Hospice Heroes

Posted in 911, assisted living home, Beatles, California, deceased, DNR, hospice, hospital, Iowa, mental decline, nurse, power of attorney, quality of life, Thanksgiving1 Comment

To Sis: “You’re bright-eyed and bushy tailed this morning.” “You’re a fighter, aren’t you?” “People will miss you, but it’s okay to go.” As I watched the Hospice nurse do her job, I was amazed at how good she was at it. To Me: “Have you eaten anything today?” “You can call me at any… Continue reading Hospice Heroes

Saying Good-bye to Man’s Best Friend

Posted in California, college, dogs, euthanasia, family, Iowa, memoir, pet, pet death, quality of life, relationships, veterinarian2 Comments

The family Dachshund just turned eighteen on June 9th. He is a skeleton with fur (photo is from years ago).  My son brought him out to my car to to show me the other day, since Wiener now lives with my ex. I have been the one to do the hard job of taking the… Continue reading Saying Good-bye to Man’s Best Friend