by Amy Bretall | May 26, 2017 | Blog, Life, Love
I imagine I’ll let go of this at some point. It’s been 11 months since Jean passed. I have a stack of old silk scarves of Jean’s. I’m keeping them all together, just so, to retain her scent. The middle ones still have it. An old small hardcase...
by Amy Bretall | Apr 23, 2017 | Blog, Inspired, Life, Love
Over the 22 years with my sweet Jean I noticed the change of pace. The slowing. And maybe more importantly the recognition of me needing to slow; to adjust to her pace. The small things you take for granted like getting in and out of a car. My “go, do,...
by Amy Bretall | Apr 9, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Life, Love
“Let me be what my sweet Jean needs.” This is what I asked for last year. Being a medical power of attorney for someone in declining health is humbling. I say this because I was in awe of the generous hearts and care I saw provided to my 89-year old Jean...
by Amy Bretall | Mar 31, 2017 | Blog, Life, Love
Coming to visit you on the morning after Christmas Day 2015 I asked how you are. You say, “Well, not too good, I can’t find Lorene.” Moment of truth for me: Lorene is Jean’s sister who died 22 years prior. Will telling her straight cause her new pain? No time for...
by Amy Bretall | Mar 18, 2017 | Blog, Inspired, Life, Love
“Well, faith is something you put everything into.” said my sweet Jean last April, 3 months before passing. Thinking about her statement made me ask myself “Amy, what are you putting everything into?” A few thoughts. Writing. I started sharing my...