Cynthia Anne Greene passed away around 2:30 pm today, October 20,
2015. She was in her bed, covered with her quilts, snuggled by Kari,
Cindy, and Quincy, holding hands with Todd, Garrett at her feet, her
steady friend and caregiver Cindy by her side, and all around surrounded
with love. We shared stories and a few laughs while she gradually went
to sleep. She awoke a few times to smile but was overall peaceful and
relaxed.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Sailing Away
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Reaching Deep book info
Some of you have asked about my book recently.
Book Link:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=reaching+deep%2C+cynthia+greene
Or search for "Reaching Deep, Cynthia Greene" on www.amazon.com/books
The more expensive version has color photos as the beginning of each year. The less expensive version only has photos on the front and back cover.
Book Link:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=reaching+deep%2C+cynthia+greene
Or search for "Reaching Deep, Cynthia Greene" on www.amazon.com/books
The more expensive version has color photos as the beginning of each year. The less expensive version only has photos on the front and back cover.
Update
Dear Family and Friends,
Last January I wrote about going on hospice and the right of everyone to decline medical care. My book made me choose to delay turning off my vent. It was an exciting time to see it come together. Sharing it with others added to the pleasure. Because my health was not declining and I had no immediate plans to turn off my vent I was released from hospice. I spent a delightful summer sitting in the sun and soaking up the warmth.
Now the time has come to once again evaluate my life. I'm back on hospice and planning to turn off my vent. It has been a difficult decision, especially when looking at our grandsons. Talking with Doctor Libby, my pulmonologist, gave a certain sense of peace. He has been with me since the beginning and knew I wanted to be able to turn off the vent when the time came. He also was clear that they might not be able to get me off the vent after the gall bladder surgery, I have a lot of confidence in him.
The decision has not been easy but Todd and Kari are with me. They have seen my struggle to communicate with the eyegaze system. So on October 20th I will be turning off my venting. A memorial service will be held November 7th at 6:00 at Rose City Park Presbyterian Church in Portland.
Don't forget to live your dreams while you can.
Love to all of you,
Cynthia
Last January I wrote about going on hospice and the right of everyone to decline medical care. My book made me choose to delay turning off my vent. It was an exciting time to see it come together. Sharing it with others added to the pleasure. Because my health was not declining and I had no immediate plans to turn off my vent I was released from hospice. I spent a delightful summer sitting in the sun and soaking up the warmth.
Now the time has come to once again evaluate my life. I'm back on hospice and planning to turn off my vent. It has been a difficult decision, especially when looking at our grandsons. Talking with Doctor Libby, my pulmonologist, gave a certain sense of peace. He has been with me since the beginning and knew I wanted to be able to turn off the vent when the time came. He also was clear that they might not be able to get me off the vent after the gall bladder surgery, I have a lot of confidence in him.
The decision has not been easy but Todd and Kari are with me. They have seen my struggle to communicate with the eyegaze system. So on October 20th I will be turning off my venting. A memorial service will be held November 7th at 6:00 at Rose City Park Presbyterian Church in Portland.
Don't forget to live your dreams while you can.
Love to all of you,
Cynthia
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