Tag Archives: Caring Bridge

How To Measure “An Eternity”

Day 84 I’ve mentioned that I have several people in my circle using the Caring Bridge. One of them just told us: it’s time for the transition to hospice care. The news is sad because everyone wanted, hoped for, more time. But the news is happy because the family and the extended circle of love enjoyed years together after the initial [...]

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The Art of the Well-Lived Life

Day 68 That little gasp you heard was the sound I made when I signed on to Caring Bridge  a few minutes ago. It’s the second time today I got a message saying that one of my friends had posted a new update.  The first one was such good news that I was going to [...]

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You Can/Cannot Be Replaced

Day 19 Charles de Gaulle  said “The cemeteries of the world are filled with indispensable men,” and my family sadly contributes an indispensable man to that legion this week. Since my Uncle Sibby died on Saturday, I’ve been contemplating what’s irreplaceable about him. And I can’t help looking around and noticing what’s irreplaceable about other [...]

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