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the weight in my bones.
Photo Credit: http://bike-pgh.org/bbpress/topic/why-isnt-there-a-bridge-pedal-pittsburgh This beautiful poem was posted by Aarthi – http://sickocean.wordpress.com on 24SaturdayNov 2012. Aarthi is...
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Mommy can you feel how sore it is?
Published with Vic’s permission and knowledge. Hospice has just fitted a subcutaneous driver – again. Vic’s pain has spiralled out of control over the past couple of days. Vic was in absolute...
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The right to live with dignity
I just read two very insightful posts that Andrew of http://lymphomajourney.wordpress.com posted/reblogged. The first was under the heading “Why not choose death”...
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We were one
24.12.2012 I had my first counselling session with the Hospice psychologist. It was terribly difficult and emotional. So often when Vic and I chatted Vic would say “I am so worried about you Mommy…”...
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It is okay to let go my angel child.
Today was an amazing day. I desperately miss my beautiful child. I woke up early this morning remembering that I had a 8am meeting with the Hospice Bereavement Councillor or psychiatrist, whatever you...
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Hospice patients live longer
This post is all about pain and the myths and realities in hospice care Palliative care usually starts too late. We see it on a daily basis at Stepping Stone Hospice… Most patients die within days...
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I wish that…
Someone wrote a poem for me. I am grateful for the hand of comfort that was extended by a stranger. This stranger happens to be ill and suffer debilitating pain. I was so touched! Thank you...
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“Being prepared to die is one of the greatest secrets of living.” George...
It is strange the number of Stepping Stone Hospice referrals we have received over the past two weeks. The patients have controlled pain and symptoms. Many caregivers are also looking for a dumping...
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