Having an illness can be devastating to family and friends.  It can also bring new opportunities for closer relationships, care and reminding ones self of what is important in life.  I was told Thursday that I have to have a bone marrow transplant. I won’t go into the details because, after all, there […]
It;s my first day back to writing. I suppose you could say it has been a time of rest and renewal and – definitely – a unique adventure for me and my loved ones. It all started on February 28th this year.
You know how things go. At least in some part of your life, you are cruising along with pretty good health, a reasonably good financial life, and good times with family and friends. The good times happen to some of us longer than others. However, getting old is not for sissies, so sooner or later […]
Over the past few weeks I have been in and out of the hospital twice.  This has been an eye-opening experience that one can only imagine unless they have been on the other side of this service industry.   I’ve met with a range of emotions that include appreciation, disgust, love, genuine care, disappointment, humiliation, amazement, humbleness, […]
I made an unexpected visit recently to Providence Hospital. It was surprising to me and something I had not expected to be a part of as a patient since most of the time I go there to visit friends or relatives. Â