Today Rick passed away. I am so honored that he wanted me there for him day and night. We have been friends for over 50 years and it is so very hard to say Good-Bye.
After he died we all participated in a lavender bath which is a beautiful tradition at Hospice house. Then we walked him out and they did a leaving ceremony honoring his life and death.
I came home and went straight to bed. I had not slept in 2 days so it is much needed.
Bellingham, Washington, is where I've always called home. Raised amidst its beauty, I've found profound joy in capturing life's moments through my lens. My family,...