death Archives - Barbara Meyers

I Have Not Come To Mourn. I Have Come To Say Goodbye.

By Barb Meyers November 11, 2018aging, death, dying, Family, God, hospice, nursing home, parents, senior citizens, Uncategorized2 Comments

She had been in a nursing home for several years, deteriorating at a snail’s pace. On my annual visits, my brother and I would question the wisdom of stockpiling old people in places like this.

Between father and daughter: “I’m who I am because of you.”

By Barb Meyers September 1, 2018books, dads, daughters, death, love, Marriage, memories, parents, Reading2 Comments

Between father and daughter: “I’m who I am because of you.” Meghan McCain gives a heartfelt, emotional eulogy for her late father, Senator John McCain. Through her tears she shares…

When Dad Was Sick – Part Twelve

By gballwvo March 28, 2016dads, death, Romance Novels

Boy, I’ll tell you, when I get home I am going to step up the exercise routine. I can’t stand the idea of getting old and weak.

When Dad Was Sick – Part Eleven

By gballwvo March 27, 2016death, parents, Romance Novels

I can be sympathetic and empathetic, but when people don’t do anything to take care of themselves, to take the reins of their own lives and health and well-being, then I wonder why I should help them when they won’t help themselves.