The end of this life is a departure that most of us dread, but we can make our good-byes less painful when we’ve thoughtfully prepared for them and eternity as well. I share some of our alumni feedback from those who felt loved and comforted in that vulnerable time by such preparations. At the memorial [...]
“THE BUCKET LIST” is a comedy-drama about two terminally ill men who meet while sharing a hospital room. Morgan Freeman plays a family man who typically put his own desires on the back burner. In contrast, Jack Nicholson’s role is that of a self-centered, wealthy health-care tycoon. As they come to terms with the end [...]
According to Chuck Swindoll, older adults are often characterized by four negative attitudes: FEAR, GUILT, USELESSNESS, and BITTERNESS or SELF-PITY. Certainly, these are attitudes to avoid while aging! Thankfully, none of these descriptors fit my former friend and mentor, Annie Cheairs. To inspire you to finish life well, may I tell you about her? When I [...]
