Speaking in front of people can be intimidating…and dangerous. After over 20 years of speaking to groups large and small, my heart rate still turns up a notch. My head still starts to ache. There might even be a little perspiration going on… And in our context, cards are passed out to those listening so … Continue reading The Goodness of Grief: Part 5–What I Can Do When There Is Nothing I Can Do
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The Goodness of Grief: Part 3–Let Me Tell You About My Other Carbon Footprint
Everyone tells us that the hardest part of the diagnosis is all the tests that you have to run before treatment. Each test promises a restless night of sleep, a wondering if things are actually worse, questions about whether the next step is to administer chemo…or comfort. Brutal. There’s a phrase we tend to use … Continue reading The Goodness of Grief: Part 3–Let Me Tell You About My Other Carbon Footprint