dying 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.

Sunday Morning Musings: “Excuse me. Did you say condoms?”

By gballwvo May 29, 2016condoms, dying, Romance Novels

There’s a long pause on my end while I try to process the fact that her husband is under hospice care, but apparently well enough to need condoms. I silently wonder if those are covered by Medicare. And I secretly think he deserves a high five.

When Dad Was Sick – Part 14

By gballwvo March 30, 2016dads, dying, Romance Novels1 Comment

Before I left, I told Dad it was okay to let go and that he'd been a good dad. I don't know if he heard me. I like to think he did. It's been eight years. I know he's still with me, but I miss him so much.

When Dad Was Sick – Part Eight

By gballwvo March 24, 2016dying, Mothers, Romance Novels

he went to get up and his pants fell down because he’s lost so much weight and he didn’t have a belt on. I told him he should use the suspenders Kevin brought him and he said, “It’s a little late for that, don’t you think?”

When Dad Was Sick – Part Five

By gballwvo March 21, 2016dying, Romance Novels

The second time Dad got up today about 2:30 he told Kevin the pain was almost unbearable.

When Dad Was Sick – Part Four

By gballwvo March 20, 2016dying, Romance Novels

7/1/08 Today Matt called. Kevin came over. Mom and I went to the bank in Monett and emptied out the safe deposit box. No POA in there, mostly stuff about…