One thing which is so common in our culture, and not in many others, is to ignore death and to not speak of it as if it were taboo. What I learned from Wendy is that by talking about death and dying we begin to prepare for it and begin to understand it in ways that make it, not something to fear, but something to ponder and embrace. In talking about death you begin to accept it and begin to come to terms with it; instead of suffering alone and keeping quiet about death, the discussions surrounding it can become an open and formative process for both the dying and their loved ones. 

I call Wendy my angel because she really appeared on the scene when I most needed her and thus turned a difficult situation into a more supportive one.  Part of Wendy’s abilities and services is to encourage those dying to celebrate their life and she does this by asking simple questions about joyous moments in their lives or their family’s traditions. By asking my mother questions about her life Wendy got her to laugh for the first time in months and we all learned a bit more about my mother’s interesting life, and as a result, how special it really was. Wendy has the ability to make anything better with her joyful spirit and effortless energy. She was made for this type of work and is a gift to the profession. Z.Curti