Beeping machines and the smell of sterile hospital air. Two men shook hands, a little eye contact, one in his 80s and one 12 hours from death. Wayne looked down on Vern and asked how he felt. Vern did the hand waver, saying, “So, so.” Pause, “But I don’t like to complain.” He never did. […]
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The Young View Death in a Special Way
The Young View Death in a Special Way
My cousin in Norway, in his 40s, said he broke the news to his 10 year old daughter that his mom, her grandmother, had just died. (He also has 2 sisters in their 40s.) Freya thought for awhile, went to her father and hugged him, saying: “Sorry, Dad. Now you and your sisters are all […]
A Tribute to a Great Man
A Tribute to a Great Man
The funeral/ memorial service for Duane Nygaard at the First English Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids, a joyful and a fond goodbye. The man was a true Christian, caring for others, especially those who were isolated and sick. My first contact with Duane He and I were friends for about 10 years though we didn’t […]