So many platitudes around death and dying. So many empty words and Hallmark quotes…. I constantly pick up the phone to quickly phone her, or see a flower and think …
Words Make Worlds
Here is a collection of my blogs from over the years on ageing, dementia, death, and dying. Feel free to contact me on raynestroebel@mindsmatter.co.za and follow me on Facebook.
Nou is Ma se stoel leeg. Ek lê op die bank soos altyd, die kaggel brand. Die wind waai. Ma sê my nie aan om nog hout op die vuur …
The reality of living with dementia can be devastating. Join us for a four-part conversation where we explore this experience and discuss tools and resources that can make a difference. …
We again arrive early for our appointment for the scan. Bill has become very anxious about time and gets easily agitated if he needs to rush. I should have …
Ek het ophou skryf oor my Ma omdat sy so gelukkig was in die Ouetehuis. Haar kamer was die eerste een op links by die voordeur. Lig, sonnig. Almal wat …
We call the children to come for lunch on Sunday. The oldest tried to make an excuse about some previous engagement. I think the tone of my voice sent shivers …