Six days before she passed, her eyes were glazy as she weakly looked at me with half-lidded eyes. I spoke to her soothingly, telling her I was her daughter Melanie, and carefully swabbed her mouth…something she was allowing me to do…she had refused others this act. And then she took 12 strong sucks of the […]

Here is a heartfelt thank you to those who reached out, expressing thoughts of condolence regarding my mother’s death. My time with her, during those ten days leading up to her death, was an absolutely incredible experience…sprinkled with cherished moments (some of which I will share with you in upcoming Blog posts)…although an exhausting time…and […]

Do you feel like Atlas, carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? With all the terrifying and tumultuous world events and financial crises, it’s easy to feel that way. Yes, keeping up with the news these days can be quite upsetting…and heavy. My siblings and I grew up with either radio or TV […]

“Yesterday I received in the mail a letter from my uncle (my dad’s brother). It was in a cardboard express mail envelope. I pulled the tab on the envelope and peeked inside to find a handful of yellow legal pad papers. Eighteen pages. “He wrote of all the memories of my father from childhood, some […]

“I awake each morning full of energy and eager to see what experiences and joys the universe will provide me with that day. I approach each day with gratitude and a peaceful knowledge that I am constantly moving toward my desires.” Melanie Hack Author of Who Killed My Sister, My Friend Read an excerpt now […]

Don’t let your mind bully your body into believing it must carry the burden of its worries. ~Astrid Alauda Melanie Hack Author of Who Killed My Sister, My Friend Read an excerpt now TV Shows and Clips about the Death of Cindy James

“Some of the greatest battles will be fought within the silent chambers of your own soul.” ~Ezra Taft Benson Melanie Hack Author of Who Killed My Sister, My Friend Read an excerpt now TV Shows and Clips about the Death of Cindy James

Here is another response about my post regarding Spain’s upcoming decision to allow ‘death with dignity’: “I really hope the Spanish law does allow for this. I certainly wouldn’t want someone else making the decision for me.” ~Claire Melanie Hack Author of Who Killed My Sister, My Friend Read an excerpt now TV Shows and […]

Here is another response about my post regarding Spain’s upcoming decision to allow ‘death with dignity’. “Euthanasia should be fully legal, fully agreed. The one nuance: it should be the choice of the patient IMO, and a decision made in fully conscience. A patient not able to grasp the consequences of it should not have […]

My husband brought to my attention a recent article in the B.C. newspaper: Spain to OK death ‘with dignity’. Of course I had to read the article and google for more information. It appears that in March 2011 Spain’s socialist government will approve a draft law that will allow people with incurable diseases in the […]