Hospice 2/3

Happy birthday, Dad

Today is my dad's 76th birthday. It is also his last birthday. I don't know how much longer this incredible human being will be with us,...

File under "Words I Never Thought I'd Type": I just said goodbye to my dad for the last time.* Carl and I had to leave for the airport....

I am sitting by my father's bedside as the early morning light of home filters through the blinds. My only sibling sits across from me...

Tonight after Mom and Auntie Barb left, Carl and I had a great talk with Dad. I told him that, while he was intubated and sedated in...

I said, "Sorry, you guys, but we're gonna have to take a selfie." Dad (much to my surprise) replied, "YES. Yes. A selfie." Best. Selfie....

I've been interviewing Dad and recording it à la StoryCorps this week. And although the original intent was just to capture the stories I...

It's funny, isn't it, the things that break us? Over the past few days, I have held my parents' friends while they sobbed on my shoulder....

Hello, friends. I am posting this for those of you who may know my dad, Eric Wedell, but have not seen my sister Allison's posts about...

Dad continues to be in good spirits, mostly because of visits, phone calls, and messages like this one. I'm too tired to be eloquent...

Well, #TeamEric, I've been painting you pictures of my family with words. Today I think I'll let my talented and compassionate friend...