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4 Steps to Dying With Dignity

Posted on August 26, 2022 by msw blog

1. Know and honor your choices. “We find that what makes the dying process less scary is having agency over how that’s going to happen,” “That means everything from stopping treatment to pursuing all treatment options, from dying at home to … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged advance directive, Advanced planning, advocacy, assets, caregivers, choice, communication, death, Death with Dignity law, dying, End of Life Washington (EOLWA), end-of-life, fear, hospice care, option, physician, politics, Suffering, support system, terminally ill, time line, treatment | 2 Comments

Legacy

Posted on May 4, 2022 by msw blog

This November I will be voting in my grandfather’s honor. Wouldn’t it be nice to elect someone who believes in science, respects women, honors the Constitution, and doesn’t bully people on a daily basis? Although my grandfather’s work filled everyone’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged brokenness, caregivers, change, children, community, compassionate, Constitution, election, exploited, freedom, memories, mental health, politics, Presidential Election, public office, racisim, rejected, respect, responsibility, science, social justice, violence, Vote, women | 4 Comments

RANT

Posted on March 13, 2022 by msw blog

RANT to time changes. Washington has failed to continue in the fight for the end of twice-a-year time changes. At one point, pre-pandemic, this state had requested yearlong daylight saving time. That meant no more time changes. Somehow, we are still … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged caregivers, complaining, conversation, customer service, Daylight saving time, daylight time, delivery service, food bank, inconsiderate people, inconvenience, landscaping, light, Op Ed, parenting, parking, rant, seasonal, shopping, time management, Time zone, venting | 2 Comments

A Multiplied Love

Posted on February 6, 2022 by msw blog

When a woman in Karen’s church was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease), things looked bad. This cruel disease affects nerves and muscles, eventually leading to paralysis. The family’s insurance won’t cover home care, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, care givers, caregivers, community, compassion, Energy, friendship, health and wellness, Home Care, Insurances, kindness, Lou Gehrig’s disease, love, Nurse, paralysis, support system | 5 Comments

The Guardian

Posted on January 8, 2022 by msw blog

In fairness, the mental load can be hard to off-load. The burden is more than just buying the jumbo pack of paper towels it’s knowing exactly how frequently the paper towels run out (and where coupons are) Its being the … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged breaks, caregivers, children, connection, family, guardian, keeper, leadership, life, love, Mom, motherhood, Parenthood, parenting, protector, relating, responsibilities, self awareness | Leave a comment

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