Author: Mariah Wheeler

Peggy is an older woman who has spent her life trying to make the best of what life has given her. But behind her warm smile, a deep sorrow has haunted Peggy since she was a young woman. This story starts in 1944, when Peggy met Billie, a handsome 22-year-old pilot. The pair immediately fell in love and got married. But what should have been the beginning of a lifelong love story soon turned into a nightmare. Peggy and Billie were married in 1944. They were still teenagers and looked forward to starting a life together. They made plans and shared their dreams, but they…

There’s no right or wrong way to feel when you’re told you have a terminal illness – a health condition that you’ll most likely die from. You might feel numb at first, and unable to take in the news, or feel calm and matter-of-fact about dying. Hearing that your illness cannot be cured can be a frightening experience. Many people will be unable to take everything in. If you’re alone in the consultation, ask if you can bring a relative or friend in to hear everything the doctor has to say.  To some it may just be a car, but…