Names have been changed.
My neighbor Sally is dying.
Home hospice is meeting with her and her husband this week. Most of her days are now spent in a chair, in the bathroom, or in bed.
When we told another neighbor, she mentioned that an ambulance had been at Sally’s house three weeks earlier. I had missed it, and I have not been able to shake that.
I talk often about knowing our neighbors, showing up for one another, and building community. Something important was happening just across the street, and I did not know.

Community takes center stage this week. Whether it’s gathering for a neighborhood concert, supporting a local nonprofit, cheering on athletes, exploring the outdoors, or catching up with friends over live music, there are plenty of opportunities to connect.
One event we’re especially looking forward to is Penn State Rise Above’s We Are Family event on Saturday at The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center, supporting Penn State Adaptive Athletics.
With the State College Spikes returning home for a full slate of games and promotions along with concerts, outdoor adventures, trivia nights, and family activities, there’s plenty happening all week long.