Thank you for the Nov. 28 article about Tom Herring and Zach Krieger (Finding fulfillment in a life spent reading). It is uplifting to hear such stories of personal resilience, professional commitment and passionate living. Tom and Zach’s story nails it.

We are fortunate to live on an island where stories like this one are common. Most islanders don’t realize that we have an extraordinary team of private caregivers like Zach who provide competent, compassionate, tender care. Residents who are aging, seriously ill or approaching the end of their lives can find resources to stay in the comfort of their own homes, surrounded by their families and all that is familiar and dear. These rich caregiver resources, combined with services from our local Providence Hospice team, allow us to live life fully to the very end.

May Tom continue to do what he loves and savor every word that he reads.

— Jeri Jo Carstairs and Carol Spangler