Mom

Sit and Shiver

Shiva is the Jewish seven-day mourning period for the immediate family of the deceased. The primary purpose of sitting shiva is to create an environment of comfort and community for mourners. It helps

I Said Some Words

We don’t need to understand death, but just know that it is a part of life. Instead of mourning the passing of a loved one, this is a time to celebrate their

Everything's a Signal

When you know someone is passing, you interpret everything as a signal. Smoke alarm. Power outage. Weather patterns. Is that her saying goodbye? Did it happen? At least in this case, it happened

Contingency Pants

I need to get an old suit altered so I could wear it to an upcoming event, but I was sure when it was happening. I also bought a pair of pants that

Dementia Dreams

I saw my mom's eyebrows twitching while she slept and I wondered what she was dreaming. Does it come from a part of her brain that still functions normally, or is