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THROUGH THE DARKNESS

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Judy

I walked into the nursing home and ached when I saw my mother. Her face was contorted and her brow was deeply furrowed as she gasped and moaned with every breath. I was heartsick and beside myself. Continue reading →

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ALL YOUR STRENGTH IS IN ME

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Judy

Was her death is imminent? In a few days I would know. It seemed possible that she could recover as she had many times before. But she was certainly not going to live forever. My mother was weak, tired and frail. In my heart, perhaps it was time. Continue reading →