Category Archives: death and dying

One Way Out

Posted on August 12, 2014 by whatwereyathinkin

So very tragic. By now everyone has heard the news of Robin Williams death. Many people do not understand how this could happen. How could someone take their own life? Some may want to believe it’s drugs or alcohol and … Continue reading →

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Leaving Alzheimer’s Behind

Posted on March 9, 2014 by whatwereyathinkin

I wish I had the chance to know you, but you were already trapped inside. I wish that just once, I could have seen the color of your eyes. I wish I could have made you laugh, maybe even sing. … Continue reading →

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Again….Thy Will Be Done

Posted on November 25, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

I told you in No Vacancy, one of my earlier post, that I had gone to the local nursing home to pick up paperwork to take the CNA test. I received a call from the director of nursing asking if … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 12, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

The season is upon us. It is hard to believe that we will soon be closing out this year. A year that has, on the surface, brought death, pain, and grief. A year that I will be glad to see … Continue reading →

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The Migration: Geese-Children-Parents

Posted on October 31, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

Every evening they come Every morning they go Running towards the sun Running away from the snow They bring their young They must leave the old The young will return The weak die in the cold This is the cycle … Continue reading →

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The Renaissance

Posted on October 25, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

Most people associate the term “renaissance ” with a particular time or period of art. What it actually means is an awakening or a rebirth. This is the renaissance period of my life. This is the time when I spread my … Continue reading →

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Unbroken

Posted on March 23, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

Take a line from a song that you love or connect with. Now forget the song, and turn that line into the title or inspiration for your post. http://youtu.be/9OwSag4s-QU O.K. here I go again turning to WP for inspiration to … Continue reading →

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Full Circle

Posted on February 12, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

It is certainly interesting , to say the least , the way life plays out. So many things seem to be destined or connected that it is difficult not to believe in some greater design. Just in my life I … Continue reading →

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January the fifth of this year my father left his Parkinson’s ravaged body behind and joined his family, his friends , his Lord and his dog in heaven. I am so happy for him yet I miss him terribly. I … Continue reading →

Posted on January 16, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin | 17 Comments

One Last Time

Posted on January 11, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

I just can not find the words to begin to describe this past week. We knew my fathers , Tata’s time on this earth was nearing it’s end. The family had gathered and the vigil had begun. It was  however, … Continue reading →

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