Living Legacies & Legends
I’m Still Here
November 2011 Alzheimer's from the Inside Out Reports from between the ears and the heart and spirit of Richard Taylor, a person living with the symptoms of Dementia. Hello, I'm still here! But this time here means I am home! And I will be here for almost three months! Trying…
November 28, 2011 | By: mary
The Sandpiper by Robert Peterson
She was six years old when I first met her on the beach near where I live. I drive to this beach, a distance of three or four miles, whenever the world begins to close in on me. She was building a sand castle or something and looked up, her…
May 17, 2011 | By: mary
My Dad
My dad passed away November 2004, nearly seven years ago. I can't begin to tell you how much I miss him. He was the light of my life! We were so much alike, which I feel so blessed to be able to say that. We played "What a Wonderful World" at his funeral. In his final…
April 12, 2011 | By: Queenie
Meet Dr. Richard Taylor
We are pleased that Dr. Richard Taylor has agreed to allow us to share excerpts from his newsletters. Each week we will add informative and interesting updates for our Internet-based community to read. Please take a moment to read what Dr. Taylor has to say about his life and his…
April 10, 2011 | By: mary
My Mother Died and it Hurts
Whether it is your mother, father or any other significant person in you life that dies the grief that is felt after suffering this loss is indescribable. We aren’t prepared for it and we don’t talk about it in our North American Society. Ninety million Baby Boomers will be facing…
March 31, 2011 | By: Boomergrief
Meet Patricia Harman
Patricia is the author of The Blue Cotton Gown: A Midwife’s Memoir and Arms Wide Open: A Midwife’s Journey, as the author interviews herself! “So Patsy…you don’t mind if I call you Patsy do you?” “Certainly not. No one calls me Patricia but my banker or a host on…
March 21, 2011 | By: mary
Meet Norm McNamara
Norm is 53 years old and has Alzheimer’s. He has graciously offered to share his story with our Internet-based community. As Norm sends me emails, I put them up on our website for you to read. We will post Norm’s stories and thoughts as he goes through this journey. Norm…
March 10, 2011 | By: mary
My Mom, my angel
My mother just recentely passed away on February 16, 2011. Oh gosh how do can I possibly describe the pain that is in my heart? I also lost my only sibling a few years ago. I feel so lost and lonley. At times I feel like I could panic and…
February 22, 2011 | By: rfoster8691
Cassells Street
We are thrilled to post a story by Susan Perna. She writes about what has happened to her family's land over the years. Please take a minute to read her story. To view the two pictures larger - just click on the first one, it will expand and then you can…
December 16, 2010 | By: mary
Josie Jansen
My sister, Josie Jansen was widowed on November 7th, 2005 - almost 5 years to the day of her graduation from Fanshawe on November 5, 2010. Before her Fashion Design program at Fanshawe, Josie was the constant care giver for her husband during his 4 year battle with cancer. Pete’s…
November 22, 2010 | By: Paul
Recent Living Legacies & Legends Stories
- I’m Still Here
November 28, 2011 | mary - The Sandpiper by Robert Peterson
May 17, 2011 | mary - My Dad
April 12, 2011 | Queenie - Meet Dr. Richard Taylor
April 10, 2011 | mary - My Mother Died and it Hurts
March 31, 2011 | Boomergrief - Meet Patricia Harman
March 21, 2011 | mary - Meet Norm McNamara
March 10, 2011 | mary - My Mom, my angel
February 22, 2011 | rfoster8691 - Cassells Street
December 16, 2010 | mary - Josie Jansen
November 22, 2010 | Paul
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