Gallery – Finish Life Well

THE ART OF HONORING

Honoring has its challenges both individually and culturally. How much easier it is to slow down and adapt to the needs of a cute little child than respond to those of an older person. We may value life deeply, but an insidious prejudice creeps in. Thankfully, a few stand up on MAX and offer their [...]

THE ART OF HONORINGMelody W. Miller2021-06-29T21:37:48+00:00

THE GIFT OF FINAL ARRANGEMENTS

Eleven family members sat quietly awaiting the arrival of the funeral director. We were quiet, but tense. My father-in-law had been ill for some time, yet his death was sudden and caught us unprepared. His six capable, adult children suspended grief in their efforts to be responsible, helpful to their mother, and honoring to their [...]

THE GIFT OF FINAL ARRANGEMENTSMelody W. Miller2023-06-05T20:25:09+00:00