When it comes to end of life we hear so many people talking about a “bucket list.” Sometimes this list is started early on in life and checked off or added to as years go on, sometimes the list is created when someone learns of a grave illness in which they have limited time to […]
Lessons to Learn From The Dying
Dying is never a topic that is easily talked about. Recently we have all learned about a dying young woman, Brittany Maynard. Brittany is only 29 years old and she is dying from a glioblastoma brain tumor. She is advocating for a movement called death with dignity in California, and nationwide in partnership with Compassion & Choices, […]
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Dan is back, and as usual, with gratitude for a rusty body that’s still working
I’ve known for many years that my body is vulnerable. And as I age, it’s more vulnerable. You see, 68 years of life combined with 35 years of quadriplegia, would have anyone’s body compromised and vulnerable. Nevertheless, most systems in my body look pretty good considering… even my heart. That heart that beats so slowly […]
My pal Jacob reminds me of my love of life
I was with my six-year-old pal Jacob yesterday. He’s like a grandson to me and he and I love each other dearly. For the last several months, he’s been asking how I got in the wheelchair, and I told him about the car accident and how nothing works below my chest. Shortly thereafter, he figured […]
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