As we prepared for my mother-in-law June’s passing, through doctor assisted suicide on March 31, it became abundantly clear that no one in the family knew how to steer the ship. Of course, there was June, the main character in this drama to consider first and foremost. She had ten days left on this earth… Read More
Only 10 Days To Live. What Agony.
Doctor assisted suicide. It is still very much a controversially subject, I am learning, even while it is now legal in Canada. It seems everyone has an opinion on the matter and the subject it quite volatile. The only other time I remember people reacting so strongly to information from me was when I would… Read More
The Invisible Blind
I know it seems weird to think of a blind person being invisible. I mean, when we see them out in public, they are very noticeable to the general John Q. Public. The black sunglasses and the white cane that extends in front of their bodies as they navigate the world, crossing the street. Very… Read More
I Am a Blind artist
A Guest post from Sue Vaile. I’ve always been an artist. It didn’t matter if it was pen and paper, clay, wood or some other type of medium, but I always had to create, to quench the fires inside of me. I’ve loved photography since I was eight years old, after purchasing my first camera,… Read More
MRI + Mother = Caboom!
I had waited six months for this appointment. Finally, my MRI appointment. I had been in pain for so long and I was hopeful this would give some answers and some needed relief. I was told I would need someone to come with me to the appointment or I would be refused the test. All… Read More
I prayed for you
I prayed for you. I know you didn’t want me to. I know you didn’t ask me too. I know you don’t believe in the power of prayer. I know you don’t believe in God. I know you don’t believe in an afterlife. But still, I prayed for you. I believe in the power of… Read More