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The greatest gift you can give yourself is a life well lived.
The greatest gift you can give your loved ones is a death well planned for.



My Mom ...
Elizabeth (Betty) Turner August 3, 1935 - June 12, 2025 While we sat vigil and were witness to my mom's final struggle I wrote... June 8,...
Jun 13, 20256 min read
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Happy Birthday, We'll Remember
Originally published August 3, 2023 Lifetime Friends Celebrating & One of Them Remembering August 3rd, the day of her birth. My Mom,...
Apr 21, 20254 min read
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The In-Between
Originally Published February 26, 2023 The Path Overshadowed with a Halo of Trees Above It In-between: definition - situated somewhere...
Apr 21, 20253 min read
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I Saw a Glimpse of Her ...
April 20, 2025 My Mom - Betty I saw a glimpse of her today. My Mom. Kaela and I went to visit and brought along some Easter treats for...
Apr 21, 20255 min read
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When the Music Stops...
Originally Published December 29, 2022 Sheet Music I didn't notice at first. Actually, I didn't notice for quite some time. Or maybe I...
Apr 18, 20253 min read
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Who is Ernie?
Originally Published November 9, 2022 Left: Ernie & Betty (My Parents) Middle: Ernie's Honey Right: Ernie Jr. (My Brother) It was...
Apr 18, 20255 min read
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Less Becomes More
Originally Published October 26, 2022 My mom's hands When you begin to pay close attention, you notice how what used to be so easy,...
Apr 18, 20253 min read
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As the Lines Blur - Dementia
Originally Published October 12, 2022 My mom trying to remember those she loved in photographs As a child, you can't quite imagine that...
Apr 17, 20253 min read
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What time is it?
Originally published June 2, 2023 When the passage of time makes no sense. Time is a measure we use to navigate our days - and our nights....
Apr 3, 20252 min read
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Navigating Heartbreak: The Loss in Dementia
Originally Published, November 18, 2023 Betty, my mom, looking out the window with no idea where we are going, or why it's taking so...
Apr 3, 20253 min read
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