My own mother was a statistician (Vassar, ?'45) who sought information and insight into Native American culture throughout her life. She adopted selected end-of-life perspectives from Native American tales toward the end of her own life. Delving into Lucy Kramer Cohen's life, efforts and action causes me to wonder how she may have influenced my mom. In the end, I share the 'mind picture' my mom told me about numerous times re: how she wanted to die: "Walk me to the farthest tree. Sit me down and cover me with leaves. Go in peace." She wanted to depart on her own terms. I'd like to think I helped her do just that. What a blessing to be close enough to know how to make a positive difference at your mother's life's end. And all jwa.org had to do was include Lucy Kramer Cohen in this week's blog-gerrrrrr! Thank you. xo
My own mother was a statistician (Vassar, ?'45) who sought information and insight into Native American culture throughout her life. She adopted selected end-of-life perspectives from Native American tales toward the end of her own life. Delving into Lucy Kramer Cohen's life, efforts and action causes me to wonder how she may have influenced my mom. In the end, I share the 'mind picture' my mom told me about numerous times re: how she wanted to die: "Walk me to the farthest tree. Sit me down and cover me with leaves. Go in peace." She wanted to depart on her own terms. I'd like to think I helped her do just that. What a blessing to be close enough to know how to make a positive difference at your mother's life's end. And all jwa.org had to do was include Lucy Kramer Cohen in this week's blog-gerrrrrr! Thank you. xo