On the fourth anniversary of Quentin’s stroke he was terribly depressed.  He was convinced he was going to die that night, and he wanted to. . . When we went to bed he told me he didn’t know what was going to happen in the night, but if I woke up and he was having a problem he wanted me to try ... Read More

To Val, our German Shepherd/Dobie mix dog, there was no question that my husband Alex was the alpha male in the house. She respected him. She obeyed him. She bounced with enthusiasm at his approval and cowered in shame when he scolded her. There was only one thing that excited her more than his ... Read More

We all know that it is inevitable, but in our society death is often viewed as the ultimate failure to control our circumstances. Extreme measures are frequently taken to prolong life, even when there is no hope for improvement or recovery. Often when families find themselves that situation, they ... Read More