"The journal that follows was begun in anger." Alvin F. Oickle's candid introduction leads to a day-to-day account of his late wife's battle with cancer. This true story can be grim, but through it all the family maintains a love that, by their sharing, brings to everyone a peace and forgiveness they could not have anticipated. In the center of it all, Irene fights with her own body, occasionally with her caregivers, and, ultimately, with herself. All the terror and unpleasantness of the sick room are recorded, from accidental bedpan spills to unintentional drug overdoses. But these common incidents are more than offset by warm accounts as the many children and grandchildren -- and the professionals of Hospice -- care for the family's dying matriarch in her home.
Raw courage New Growth
When he was 38 years old, Matthew Scott Oickle's life was finally on the track he had chosen. He and Janell adored their two youngsters. And he was writing and performing the poetry he created with pen and pencil, with wit and dedication. He was standing before audiences, reading the poetry that revealed his feelings and opinions. And then, Scott was diagnosed with colon cancer. He was told he had no more than two years to live.
From the poetry notebooks of Matthew Scott Oickle. Edited by Alvin F. Oickle.
Cover Price: US$ 8.00
Alvin F. Oickle, editor
Ann Robinson Dolan, illustrator
Cover Price: US$ 6.00
The Shape of the Cape
After seeing Cape Cod, who can resist the impulse -- yes, the need, even -- to describe this special place?Ever since ancient explorers sailed around that hook of land hanging off the east coast of Massachusetts, visitors have been drawing and writing down their impressions and memories. This delightful book -- surely a souvenir for residents and visitors alike -- offers new and old images from a wide variety of people and ages.
Ever since ancient explorers sailed around that hook of land hanging off the east coast of Massachusetts, visitors have been drawing and writing down their impressions and memories. This delightful book -- surely a souvenir for residents and visitors alike -- offers new and old images from a wide variety of people and ages.