Creating space to pause, reflect and share experiences with dying and death

All Stories

All Stories

She is in peace now

She is in peace now

We are very grateful for the love, support and caring for our mom here. You gave her a safe home away-from-home for the final month. She is in peace now, and we can be at peace knowing she had a very full life. Don and Una Wright (Shirley

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I’d like

I’d like

I’d like to see my friends more often. I miss seeing them and spending time with them. Maureen  

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It’s been lonely

It’s been lonely

For the pandemic, I was mainly inside like many others and was fortunate to be vaccinated pretty early. Mainly it’s been lonely which has been the most difficult part.  

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But what is grief, if not love persevering?

But what is grief, if not love persevering?

” But what is grief, if not LOVE persevering?’ <3 My grief is tremendous, but my love is bigger. I am so very lucky to have had someone who’s made saying ”goodbye” so hard. [drawings of 14 small hearts and 1 big heart]

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I’m so happy to see you

I’m so happy to see you

I love you GreatGran I’m so happy to see you. [drawings of hearts and stars] Love you! GreatGran, have and always have a great day! Love you! [drawings of a rainbow with stars and a smiley face]  

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I love you so much

I love you so much

Gran, I love you so much. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories we’ve shared together. You are such an amazing person and have always been the best grand mother! xoxo

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As I sit with you and you slip into your dreams, I know you are content

As I sit with you and you slip into your dreams, I know you are content

As I sit with you and you slip into your dreams, I know you are content. Once you were asked the secret to living a long and happy life. ” The secret,” you answered, ‘is not to be greedy. Be content with what you have- but yet

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It is a blessing that can be easily overlooked

It is a blessing that can be easily overlooked

I am grateful to be an able-bodied person who can contribute to the care of others. It is a blessing that can be easily overlooked.      

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I have come to understand the circle of life

I have come to understand the circle of life

Working here, I have come to understand the circle of life- unfortunately Covid sped that circle up for many of our residents. The large loss of life has been tough to experience for me &; all staff. The feeling of hopelessness &; helplessness is horrible. My hope

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The phrase is simple

The phrase is simple

The phrase is simple and the words are few, but behind them is a whole lot of appreciation. The Gedeon family (Margaret Gedeon)  

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