Sitting and thinking about when that time comes, I realize that I have not shared my wishes with my family and find it hard to know how to have those discussions right now after my surgery. So, I decided to jot down some ideas here. To warn you my ideas are not conventional and will be out of the box, true Karla style. Also, no jokes here, yes, these ideas are what I want. Delegations from the Grave: I would like to be cremated Whatever organs that can be donated (if any) donated Also, donate for research part of my body, but

As a home care nurse I have the opportunity to get to know families along with my patients. I have met some wonderful people in the 9 years working in people’s homes. Never have I met a husband as devoted to his wife as Al is to Karla. I joke that he deserves an honorary nursing certificate, but it is true. He navigates all her care, arranges appointments, drives her to clinics, researches medications and treatments, and lovingly cares for her in any way needed. Through Karla’s hospital stay after back surgery he was my assistant that didn’t turn his nose up