Tuesday, December 30, 2008

More reflections on Helen Inada…...


Maybe it’s cathartic to write about her, not to forget.

I think of Dylan Thomas “Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”

Helen fought well until the end….. and the end wasn’t very pleasant or dignified.

Every night, Dale would gently tuck Helen in bed with a teddy bear and a kiss on the forehead. I was struck how kind and considerate Dale was towards Helen.


I am ashamed that I didn’t always treat Helen with the same dignity.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Christmas with Barney and Helen


Christmas of 2006. Barney was sharp mentally. Helen was struggling, her life was difficult and at times very sad.
This was her last Christmas. She died Dec. 20, 2007.