What do you want if you are dying? Which of the senses are most important to you—do you see what I am saying, hear me, are you touched by what is going on? What do you smell, can you taste … Continue reading →

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I get to openly love

Posted on October 6, 2015 by dgermann

Elder caring is the only field of law where I get to openly love my clients. :- Doug.

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The smell of baking cookies

Posted on October 5, 2015 by dgermann

At end of life what’s most meaningful is what carries most life—it often revolves around creature comforts. Things like the smell of baking cookies, the touch of a gentle person, someone lying next to you, the kiss of your dog, … Continue reading →

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If you cannot go back

Posted on October 4, 2015 by dgermann

If you cannot go back to your former self (as if life ever goes back), what kind of outcomes do you want? Do you want to concentrate on your life or your medical treatments? On your family? On your preferred … Continue reading →

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Then, in late years

Posted on October 3, 2015 by dgermann

We spend a lifetime building up a career. Then, in late years, we ourselves be ourselves. We find ourselves free. We find our selves. Sometimes it happens! Just for now! :- Doug.

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As long as I can

Posted on October 2, 2015 by dgermann

So as long as I can use (and sometimes give) my true gift, I want to, I need to. :- Doug.