This podcast is personal, and I thank Barbara Karnes for her candid sharing of what the first year has been like
after the death of her long-time husband, Jack. She reflects on her experience of caregiving and talks openly
about what she has learned through this year of grieving. What I see is that Barbara lives her truth:
“Because I work in the end of life, I’ve learned this: do and say what you want to do and say today.
Because you never know what tomorrow’s going to bring.”
Resources discussed:
The End of Life Guideline Series Bundle
ALWAYS OFFER, NEVER FORCE: Food at End of Life
By Your Side: A Guide for Caring for the Dying at Home
death
One Year After the Death of a Spouse
This podcast is personal, and I thank Barbara Karnes for her candid sharing of what the first year has been like after the death of her long-time husband, Jack.
3 comments
Patricia Burks
Thank you. I recently lost my husband of 61 years & totally relate. Our stories are so similar. I met him when I was 17 & still in high school & he was 24 & had been in the workforce for 5 years. I too was his caregiver for several months & was with him when he took his last breath.
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BK Books replied:
Hi Patricia, Wow! our lives certainly have been side by side. I am doing well in learning this new aspect of living as a “me”. I hope you are too. Blessings! Barbara
Thank you. I recently lost my husband of 61 years & totally relate. Our stories are so similar. I met him when I was 17 & still in high school & he was 24 & had been in the workforce for 5 years. I too was his caregiver for several months & was with him when he took his last breath.
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BK Books replied:
Hi Patricia, Wow! our lives certainly have been side by side. I am doing well in learning this new aspect of living as a “me”. I hope you are too. Blessings! Barbara
Diana Biegner
Thank you for podcasting the discussion with Barbara Karnes as she reflects and shares her experiences about the first year after her husbands passing.
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BK Books replied:
You’re welcome. Blessings! Barbara
Thank you for podcasting the discussion with Barbara Karnes as she reflects and shares her experiences about the first year after her husbands passing.
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BK Books replied:
You’re welcome. Blessings! Barbara
Judie
I wish this was closed captioned. I can’t hear. Not being able to read what she’s saying is losing a lot that could be helpful
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BK Books replied:
Hi Judie, sorry we don’t have closed caption on the podcast. Thanks for the suggestion. Blessings! Barbara
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BK Books replied:
Hello Judy,
Many computers offer the ability to transcribe podcasts by playing the podcast near your computers microphone and enabling dictation on your computer. This would be found on a Mac in System Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control and turn it on. You can Google how to enable Voice Control on your computer for more information. Warm wishes, Jacquelyn
I wish this was closed captioned. I can’t hear. Not being able to read what she’s saying is losing a lot that could be helpful
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BK Books replied:
Hi Judie, sorry we don’t have closed caption on the podcast. Thanks for the suggestion. Blessings! Barbara
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BK Books replied:
Hello Judy,
Many computers offer the ability to transcribe podcasts by playing the podcast near your computers microphone and enabling dictation on your computer. This would be found on a Mac in System Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control and turn it on. You can Google how to enable Voice Control on your computer for more information. Warm wishes, Jacquelyn