Annette
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Occupation | end of life caregiver |
| Location | Ca., United States |
| Introduction | My name is Annette. I am the long time wife to my same old husband, mom to 4 adult kids, 3 sweet grand-son's, and a precious miraculous grand daughter. Since 2003 I have cared for people who are working toward leaving this earth in their own homes. Death and dying are topics we as a society do not like to discuss...but its an event that we all are participating in. I am forever changed because of the brave, frightened, stoic, noble, often hilarious, sometimes angry people I have been honored to care for. We are also a family with a long, multi-generational history of addiction and mental health struggles. It is in these places, walking with with those I love so deeply, that I have experienced God's grace, humility, and compassion. We all come with our imperfections and our rough edges. Let us walk gently with one another. I selfishly share my stories here as my place to process my experiences. I hope you read something in this space that fills your heart. With profound gratitude... |
| Interests | Gardening, reading, sewing, shopping at thrift stores and yard sales, decorating. |
| Favorite Movies | I love old movies and old musicals in particular. The Sound of Music and Fiddler on the Roof have to be my all time favorites. |
| Favorite Music | John Prine, Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Flogging Molly, The Avett Brothers, Jars of Clay, Zac Brown, Lauren Daigle, Mercy Me..... |
| Favorite Books | The Center Cannot Hold by Elyn Sachs, God's Hotel by Victoria Sweet, Sometimes Amazing Things Happen By Elizabeth Ford MD, On Living by Kerry Egan, When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi, Inside Rehab, by Anne Fletcher....on and on I could go! |
You've rented a sky-writer to propose to your significant other, but it's completely overcast. What will you do?
Fly below the clouds...