Sunday, September 13, 2020

Near The Exit - Lori Erickson

I read this small book sitting in the library on a cold winter afternoon.  Lori Erickson talks about her experiences of losing her brother, and moving her mother to a local dementia care unit, while exploring her experiences with death and dying in different cultures and in her experiences as a pastor.  I was especially moved by the small chapter on dealing with a Maori spiritual leader on a trip to New Zealand.  3/5
 

2 comments:

John Bellen said...

I am less worried about dying these days - assuming I outlive my cats - than I am about getting dementia. It seems far too common these days.

sallyhicks said...

I have no fear of death in fact it would be a blessed relief, but in the meantime for the last 10 years my lawyer has been trying to persuade me to go into a nursing home. He has no idea what my home means to me. My beautiful garden and outlook. He finally agreed to give me no resuscitate originals for my house , St.Johns etc. no way will I ever move. I would love to read this book. . In the meantime while it is 2.45am
I will have a break from Dr. Findlay and listen to There are days like this while the rain keeps pouring down.