Tag Archives: stroke

Death Times Two

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Greet Grief

Mary watches her mother’s body and mind be ravaged by Multiple Sclerosis, the agonizing decision to move her mom to a local nursing home, breaks Mary’s heart. I adjust to the physical and mental changes that occur after my mother’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Caregivers, Caregiving Confessions, death, Grief, grieving, Lessons from others, Life's Losses, The Gifts of Grief, Transitions | Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, cancer, chronic illness, death, grief, grieving, Loss, Multiple Sclerosis, saying goodbye, stroke | 4 Comments

Why Am I Grieving If You Are Still Alive?

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Greet Grief

A six-foot tall, healthy and trim man with a mustache stands erect at the foot of my husband Chris’ casket. He watches me and brings me water despite the “no beverages in the visitation room” policy of the funeral home. … Continue reading →

Posted in funerals, Grief, grieving, Lessons from others, Life's Losses, My story, Transitions | Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Beertown Blazes, caregiving, casket, cognitive, courage, funeral home, grief, grieving, meditation, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, photographer, physical, prayer, stroke, transitions, Traumatic Head Injury | 6 Comments

Love Thy Neighbor

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Greet Grief

My dog Tanner and I pull into our attached garage on this crisp fall day after spending all afternoon running errands. I have grocery bags in my arms, his leash wrapped around my wrist and my key chain hanging from … Continue reading →