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Author Archives: Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Is Chemotherapy Worth It for Late-Stage Cancer Patients?
A recent study shows that it can do more harm than good
Less than 10 years ago, my grandmother was on her death bed as late-stage lung cancer slowly consumed her. She had gone through months of painful chemotherapy, but the treatment only extended her life for a short time. In those … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Cancer, cancer study, Cancer Treatment, chemo, Chemotherapy, Lung cancer, Palliative Care
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“We die. That may be the meaning of life. But we do language. That may be the measure of our lives.”
- Toni Morrison
The Drop Box by Brian Tetsuro Ivie
Documentary explores the purpose of life for abandoned children
On the surface, The Drop Box is straightforward: a touching documentary about an aging pastor in South Korea who dedicates his life to rescuing babies abandoned on the streets of Seoul. Yet it brings up far deeper questions about the … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged abandonment, Abortion, children with disabilities, Church, Infant, Korea, Korean church, Pastor Lee Jong-rak, Seoul, The Drop Box
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”Missing You” by Diana Ross
This touching tribute to a fallen friend mirrors the pain of those left behind
Of all of the premature deaths in music, Marvin Gaye’s was perhaps the most shocking. Not only was he murdered at gunpoint, but the killer was his own father. At just 44 years old, Gaye left his mark on the … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
Tagged Diana Ross, gun violence, Loss From Murder, Marvin Gaye, Memorial Song, Murdered, songs about death, Tribute Song
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Our Weekly Tip: Download Your Health Care Wishes App
Not sure where to start on your advanced directive? Use this app
Our Tip of the Week: Now that everyone carries around miniature computers in their pockets, there’s no reason to keep your health care needs stored at home on your computer or filed under pounds of paperwork in your office where your … Continue reading
