About the Book

"Part I is a beautiful love story. In telling it, it becomes clear to anyone experiencing end of life (both dying person and loved ones), how blessed and enriching this time can be."

"Part II is incredible. Bill Nerin's honesty in the sharing of his most intimate thoughts shows so clearly that acceptance doesn't necessarily diminish grief; and grief hurts terribly. But it can open one's heart to the sometimes painful examination of long held beliefs and ways of thinking. He describes not only the spiritual and emotional aspect of grief, but also the physical - how there were times he could barely muster the strength to move. People need to hear this. This book would benefit anyone who is human and has experienced loss of any kind."

- Barbara Cooney, R.N. Hospice Nurse

Contents

Part I: A Couple Faces Death

Chapter 1: Remote Preparation for Dying

Chapter 2: Discovering the Cancer

Chapter 3: The Vaccine Decision

Chapter 4: Keeping Family and Friends Informed

Chapter 5: Seizing Every Moment

Chapter 6: Wonderful Hospice

Chapter 7: The Final Days

Chapter 8: The Shock of Death

Chapter 9: The Memorial Gathering

Chapter 10: The Importance of Friends

Chapter 11: The Importance of Pets

Part II: My Life After Anne

Chapter 12: The Mystery of Sadness

Chapter 13: My Search for Meaning

Chapter 14: The Disappearance of God

Chapter 15: Living in Mystery

Chapter 16: Three Important Dreams

Chapter 17: What to do About Death

Chapter 18: Do I Want Another Love?

Chapter 19: Special Reflections and Events

Chapter 20: Where From, Where To

Epilogue: Four years and nearly three months since Anne died