Death and Dying

Choosing to Live or Die

Many people are given the choice to live or to die. I don’t think all people are given a choice because some deaths occur very …

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Death and Dying

Writhing

“When my husband was receiving cancer treatment in Mexico, he was in constant pain. Asked if he wanted to live, he said vehemently, “Yes! But …

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chronic illness

Schetselaar

The thought that what we carry in our minds affects our bodies is life changing. I’ve started to teach my kids this—to release and to …

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Death and Dying

Times and Seasons

There are Times and Seasons for Things There must be times and seasons for things in our lives. When I was a young girl, I …

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God

Listening to God’s Spirit

During my husband’s cancer journey we tried every day to do what we felt led to do by God’s Spirit. But how does one listen …

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chronic illness

Hospice: The Top Seven Reasons

My husband, Scott, really appreciated the care he received through hospice, although we were in a different position than most people who are on hospice. …

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God

Miracles

Our family had just spent weeks in California while my husband attended a Chemical Engineering conference. We visited friends, our six kids played in the …

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chronic illness

And That Is Dying

I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. …

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Grief

“How Messages from God Guided Me During My Husband’s Cancer Battle”

“How Messages from God Guided Me During My Husband’s Cancer Battle” is an article that Elaine wrote.  It is published on the Book Bites website. …

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alternative medicine

Author’s Hour: Scott’s Choice by Elaine Brewster

Author Hour did an interview with Elaine Brewster to have a conversation about the book and the journey of being a caregiver and learning about …

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Grief

Honoring

Pendleton had died. It was cold outside; nevertheless, a tiny hole was dug under a mugo pine bush and Pendleton was wrapped in tissue and …

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chronic illness

7 Reasons for Hospice

Turns out he’s had stage 4 cancer for seven years, and he’s finally ready to turn in!  Here is the screenshot of his seven reasons …

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Grief

The Crazy Way We Think When Someone Dies

My sister-in-law’s 102-year-old mother died in the month of May. Boxes of her mother’s belongings were moved to my brother and sister-in-law’s, and they ended …

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Grief

Two Different Things:  Is it For Us or For Them?

I’ve been crying a lot this week following the death of my friend. I don’t know why, really. I’m happy that she is out of …

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alternative medicine

Sivana East: “How Taking Care Of Your Health Involves More Than Just Your Body”

Here is a blog post I wrote from Sivana East.  Check it out HERE: https://blog.sivanaspirit.com/mf-gn-care-of-your-health-involves-more-than-just-your-body/    

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chronic illness

Chris

I am pensive and tearful today, thinking about a good friend who died yesterday. Christine and I have been friends more years than I can …

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caregiving

Dad—a Legacy of Love

Dad – a Legacy of Love Receiving the dreaded call from our friend – the one that confirms our worst fears.  My husband Matt had …

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Grief

Navigating the grieving process

Navigating the Grieving Process: How to Find Strength When the Death of a Loved One is Inevitable My husband, Scott, was an expert storyteller. His …

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