Linda’s Story: Preparing to say goodbye.

Linda Riesenbeck has been a loving caregiver to family members diagnosed with cancer. In this episode we talk about her cousin Carla’s cancer journey and Linda’s experience of being by her side until the end. Shares her thoughts about what it was like for her to navigate the journey of saying goodbye to a loved one dying of cancer. She gives beautiful insight on the service of caregiving and helping someone make plans for their passing. We also chat about chemo, keeping going while in treatment and slowing down to heal. Whether you are a thrivor, caregiving or family member… you will have something to relate to in this conversation. 

Terminology

Port-a-cath: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/port-a-cath

Chemotherapy: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/chemotherapy

Sepsis: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sepsis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351214

This episode is dedicated to Karla 1/11/59 -1/4/20

Rock songs, butterflies, clocks and how you stopped time with your beauty and service in this life and beyond. You are loved. 

Music: 

“Right Where I Belong” by Wendy Colonna www.wendycolonna.com

Cover Art:

Suzanne Koett https://www.suzannekoett.com/