Comments on: Start the Conversation https://www.marshmallowranch.com/start-the-conversation/ She traded her tiara for wings and a pickup Fri, 20 Apr 2018 01:11:28 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Ginny McKinney https://www.marshmallowranch.com/start-the-conversation/#comment-5276 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 01:11:28 +0000 http://www.marshmallowranch.com/?p=4101#comment-5276 In reply to sue.

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]]> By: Ginny McKinney https://www.marshmallowranch.com/start-the-conversation/#comment-5275 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 01:10:08 +0000 http://www.marshmallowranch.com/?p=4101#comment-5275 In reply to Michele from Pittsburgh.

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]]> By: sue https://www.marshmallowranch.com/start-the-conversation/#comment-5271 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 17:00:24 +0000 http://www.marshmallowranch.com/?p=4101#comment-5271 In reply to Michele from Pittsburgh.

After my husband died from a 10 month battle against AML, he came home to hospice. My SIL, an RN, provided the expertise to ease his transition to the beyond, so he suffered very little at the end. In the days and months after the previous ‘fighting’ mode, I found little to engage my heart and mind except being out as close to nature as I could get. Away from people, away from incessant noise, I began noticing birds around me as I sat still and listened. Noticing and studying this facet of our natural world gave me great comfort. I hope you quickly make a discovery of your own to engage the softer side of your daily life. You have given so much to our world, it longs to give back to YOU. Warm and sincere hugs,dear!

]]> By: Michele from Pittsburgh https://www.marshmallowranch.com/start-the-conversation/#comment-5270 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 16:09:31 +0000 http://www.marshmallowranch.com/?p=4101#comment-5270 I worked as a hospice nurse for the past 23 yrs. I’ve recently been laid off of work. I could find another hospice job in a heartbeat with my experience and knowledge but I’m not sure that’s what I want to do. 23 yrs of dealing with death and dying has changed me. I feel hardened in a way- you need to be when dealing with the dying – or you’d be in a constant state of grief. I never lost my compassion or caring but I feel like I’ve become too pragmatic dealing with everyday life. So I’m taking a break for a bit until I can figure out what I want to do next. Love to you and your cousin.

]]> By: Ginny McKinney https://www.marshmallowranch.com/start-the-conversation/#comment-5269 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 13:14:59 +0000 http://www.marshmallowranch.com/?p=4101#comment-5269 In reply to Kathy Lough.

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]]> By: Ginny McKinney https://www.marshmallowranch.com/start-the-conversation/#comment-5268 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 13:14:48 +0000 http://www.marshmallowranch.com/?p=4101#comment-5268 In reply to lynda.

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]]> By: Kathy Lough https://www.marshmallowranch.com/start-the-conversation/#comment-5267 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:50:16 +0000 http://www.marshmallowranch.com/?p=4101#comment-5267 It is very important to talk to your family about what you want to be done when the Lord calls you home. My father-in-law went home this past November. But, one of the 5 children didn’t agree on the plan the other 4 made, even though they called him and talked about the plans. (he lives out of state) My mother-in-law was the deciding factor on the final plans. She is in poor health and the plans were because of what was best for her. That sibling has not contacted any of his siblings since the funeral. It is so sad. Thanks for reminding all of us to plan.

]]> By: lynda https://www.marshmallowranch.com/start-the-conversation/#comment-5266 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:19:27 +0000 http://www.marshmallowranch.com/?p=4101#comment-5266 It is very important to plan for our death to make it easier on those left behind. To say nothing about perhaps being less expensive! Myself and several others in this area have paid for and signed up for direct cremation for a fraction of the cost of funeral home care and the cremation they offer! I know from experience this will be much easier on our families! But there are still many who just won’t discuss this..they feel it is morbid..but no one is getting out of this world without needing a plan! That and having a living will in place, another very important part of this plan! <3

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