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IT FEELS SO DARK – PART 3

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Judy

I cannot bear to watch as she gurgles to breathe. It’s a horror. Today, I had to choose between morphine and an antibiotic. It was a hard decision. Continue reading →

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I bent close to my mother’s face. I clutched her hands and they were soft and warm. It was just the two of us. But we were not really alone. I felt the presence of death and so did my mother. I put my head against her cheek and she slowly mouthed a kiss upon me. I began to cry. Continue reading →

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YOU WERE THERE – PART 3

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Judy

It will be Mother’s Day soon and this is a tribute to my mother who continues to smile despite her dementia. Continue reading →

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YOU WERE THERE-PART 1

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Judy

Although I try, I just can’t say goodbye
to someone who’s loved me all of my life
I might be sad, and when you’re not there
I’ll still see your love everywhere
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