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Published - Sunday, September 07, 2008
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A year to live

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Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Norene Oppriecht, Fountain City, rejected aggressive treatment and decided to face death head-on. She spent her last year with Rod, her husband of 43 years, and their children as she prepared to die with grace, and they prepared to say goodbye.

Pt.1: A sickness, a decision



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  • Pt. 2: Breaking the news




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  • Pt. 3: One last summer




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  • Pt. 4: The perfect gift




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  • Pt. 5: Planning and trusting




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  • Pt. 6: The difficulty in dying with grace




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  • Pt. 7: Losing patience, finding peace




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  • Pt. 8: Get on the train




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  • Pt. 9: Fall leaves, spring blossoms




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  • Hospice: To die with grace




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  • Pt. 1: "A sickness, a decision"


  • Pt. 2: "Breaking the news"


  • Pt. 3: "One last summer"


  • Pt. 4: "The perfect gift"


  • Pt. 5: "Planning and trusting"


  • Pt. 6: "The difficulty in dying with grace"


  • Pt. 7: "Losing patience, finding peace"


  • Pt. 8: "Get on the train"


  • Pt. 9: "Fall leaves, spring blossoms"


  • Parts 1-9; The entire series: "A Year to Live"
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