Blog of the Swirly-eyed Sister
My cousin’s husband, Gid, was the kind of person who always made you laugh. If you spent any time at all with him, you’d leave the encounter with a smile on your face. He knew the importance of community. A Continue reading Gid’s Neighborhood
From Connections, Chronic Pain Support Group newsletter, Summer/Fall 2004 I have learned much about community from my daughter-in-law. She was only 10 when her mother died suddenly from an aneurysm. With no chance even to say goodbye, this grieving family Continue reading Community Ties
Five months ago, four anonymous strangers saved my life. After falling and breaking my hip, after successful hip replacement surgery, after three weeks of walking and exercising, I began to feel like my normal self again. Then, unexpectedly, a wave Continue reading How Four Anonymous Strangers Saved My Life