As our parents age, it is inevitable that we are often faced with taking our mother or father for visits to see doctors and specialists, and ultimately, spending time in hospital at their bedside, helping to care for our ill, or injured, parents. I recently faced this reality when my mum passed away after falling and breaking her hip. Despite being involved in many visits … [Read more...] about Advice You Need For Helping Your Parent In Hospital
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17 Lessons I Learned From Losing My Mum
It has been almost a month since Mum passed away. Almost a month since losing my mum. A month...and a lifetime's worth of lessons on what it's like to lose your mum. Some days, it seems like just yesterday she left us. Some days, it seems like it's been years since she's been gone. A few weeks ago I shared my thoughts on getting the chance to say goodbye to a loved … [Read more...] about 17 Lessons I Learned From Losing My Mum
If You Get The Chance, Take It: Saying Goodbye To A Loved One
Saying Goodbye To a Loved One Most of the time, writing about travel, an event, or the latest and greatest product, comes naturally for me. But not today. All of that seems so unimportant right now. It was only four days ago that my dear 83-year-old mother lost her balance, fell, and broke her hip. A broken hip. The very thing I have dreaded for a few years now, … [Read more...] about If You Get The Chance, Take It: Saying Goodbye To A Loved One