Filter CategoriesMost RecentAll StoriesGratitudeGriefCaregivingImportance of relationshipsLettersLoveWisdom I will try my best to love and care for my... I regret not telling the people that I love how much I care for them and how... Read More One thing Covid has taught me One thing Covid has taught me was to be more independent and spent more time on self... Read More My Mom is happy here I love extended care and that my Mom is happy here! I am looking forward to many more... Read More We were a world divided The world needs more love and understanding during our covid outbreaks. We were a world divided. Read More Being away from my mother for most of my life was... Being away from my mother for most of my life was the hardest thing ever. She is... Read More Covid broke me Covid broke me. Then my friends and family put me back together again. Read More Take care always I'm learning how to go about life without you. I'm moving on little by little but sometime:..... Read More I’m thankful I’m thankful to be surrounded by a positive community in my school, home, Extendicare Mississauga with my... Read More To All Staff ''To All Staff'' Two little word you may not hear every day are the appreciative and resounding words ''Thank... Read More Also brought the good in many people Covid took far too many lives, but also brought the good in many people Read More I grieve your ability to remember I grieve your ability to remember xoxo Read More Sending thoughts to all who are grieving Christmas is a tough time for a lot of people. Sending thoughts to all who are grieving this... Read More They have touched my heart Sadness, loss, every time a resident leaves Muskoka Landing, a part of me also dies. They have touched... Read More We all love you so much We used to always go to your house for Christmas. Things are so different now, but we... Read More My heart & prayers for those who got infected by Covid-19 My heart & prayers for those who got infected by Covid-19 Be well and strong! Read More I will be with you every step of the way The more I see you decline, the more heartbroken I become. I will be with you every... Read More We will get there together Feeling tired and exhausted but we need to push on! So many people are depending on us.... Read More Dementia has slowly taken parts of you Dementia has slowly taken parts of you. We still have your smile, laughter, hugs and love. I... Read More We are the frontliner We are the frontliner!!! We are the hereos!!! No matter what's the problem We are facing everyday No matter the weather... Read More You are my Hero Hopefully your scans will not be serious! Besides living with Dementia and coping with all these other ailments You... Read More Hopefully things are coming back to normal Pandemic was very challenging pupils unable to atten school but could learn in a very special way. Parents... Read More It was during the pandemic.. It was during the pandemic that we experienced the pace of change and the need for transformation great... Read More Pandemic Pandemic What really help me was meditation and spiritual reflection. I tried to manifest self-care and focus on... Read More Two things Two things came to mind for me during the pandemic- How can I show kindness and grace to... Read More I really appreciate the Frontline I was so frustrated because of the incomplete information, Fear of the unknown that we were having... Read More it seems we have learned so much in the past two... Am just thinking and reflecting on how business travel will recover, it seems we have learned so... Read More Respect to all the nurses As a Nigerian immigrant with a background in Civil Engineering and built environment I have never come... Read More We are forever grateful to you and others Grandpa, the story of our freedom is written with the blood of a brave soldier like you. We... Read More Thank ya for being the BEST father anyone can ask for 12/11/2022 Thank ya for being the BEST father anyone can ask for. I know you're watching over the... Read More Rest on my beloved wife My wife left me during the pandemic. Beautiful, loving, caring and God fearing woman. I miss you... Read More I lost my beloved father during the pandemic I lost my beloved father during the pandemic. I remember my inability to visit him at long... Read More You will always be part of me You leave behind some of the most cherished memories I have daddy. You went to be with... Read More Thank you for loving me so much Hey Arlene, Thank you for loving with me so much I cherished all my experiences with you. I... Read More My family really struggled during the pandemic My family really struggled during the pandemic. It was very difficult and challenging. But that struggle developed... Read More The true currency of life is time, not money ''The true currency of life is time, not money and we've all got limited stock of that'' Robert... Read More You became a mother to all of us Aunty Lisa, you became a mother to all of us, when our mother died in an accident.... Read More As I grappled with my sense of loss.. As I grappled with my sense of loss after my Daniel died. I realized that understanding the... Read More Can't stop remembering you I was thinking life is so sweet until my very supportive uncle left me to be with... Read More Missing you so much Grandma, I will not forget the special cake you baked for me on my 20th birthday celebration. Missing... Read More Thankfully he brought me to be a strong man The passing away of my beloved Dad, was very devastating. Thankfully he brought me to be a strong... Read More She was kind and caring young girl Mary my beautiful daughter was taken from us way too soon. She was an amazing girl who... Read More Always in our hearts For your short stay on The planet earth you brought joy and happiness to all in our... Read More You'll forever be in my heart, Grandpa You've been a loving and caring person, listening to every member of the family. Your world was... Read More My phenomenal friend My phenomenal friend. I believe we were connected in another life. TIME will heal all wounds. This... Read More The way my mother left me during the pandemic was very... The way my mother left me during the pandemic was very tragic, it was very hurting. But... Read More Don't forget Don't forget, leave time for daily prayer, to thank God for his multiple graces and blessings; you... Read More I am truly indebted to you Dear Felix The experience I am having today is very overwhelming. But I am truly indebted to you... Read More He was so proud of me My Father had an amazing qualities that influenced my life positively. He was so proud of me... Read More Am thankful that I was still working throughout the period The pandemic certainly changed the way people worked. I was flip to be working remotely. It was... Read More Covid-19 was like a war that has changed us profoundly It is said that 'every war changes lives' Covid-19 was like a war that has changed us... Read More Thank you for all your sacrifices & love Mamma I miss you so much from the day you passed here Blessed & our 3 kid's born... Read More Am very grateful and thankful Home Education was not the best for my children. Am so glad that schools are back in... Read More I will always recall the good times I had with you Brother, I know that you now reside in the protective care of Jesus. Please, pray for us,... Read More Loving you for ever Bill, Thank you so much for the beautiful life you shared with me and your children. Loving you for... Read More Family is a great gift from God Covid-19 made me to focus on my family and loves ones in a different way, zoom, facetime... Read More There is a light at the end of pandemic tunnel The setting of the reflection room shows that there is a light at the end of pandemic... Read More I will continue to pray and face life I have a lot of fear worries, doubts, insecurities, uncertainties and a challenging journey with home, child,... Read More Its so beautiful It is said that the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming... Read More Thank you daddy for opening my eyes Thank you daddy for opening my eyes to see life differently Ann Read More Remembering and Reflecting on my late son THE LIFE GIVES so much pain and sadness. Remembering and Reflecting on my late son gives me... Read More I was also experiencing fear of the unknown As a nurse despite being calm, like everyone else, I was also experiencing fear of the unknown... Read More Am thankful for their service and sacrifices The fear of loosing some of our team members was very difficult to deal with. Am thankful... Read More The past two years was really difficult but we pulled through Working from home, home schooling makes me believe that life goes on despite our challenges. The past... Read More Great time for learning for all of us I can't stop reflecting on the challenges of the past two years. The reliance on digital methods... Read More So many choices had to be made in life for our... Am hoping the toughest times of this period is gone So many choices had to be made... Read More Dear Mother Dear Mother, I have been so angry with you for long, that I have forgotten how to love... Read More Each day is a blessing Cherish every moment in life as tomorrow is not promised. Hold your loved ones close and don't... Read More God is good God is good. All the time. He may not answer our prayers immediately but in His time... Read More Things workout, they always do Things workout, they always do. Often I'm in my head day dreaming, doubts, past, present, stress. Mean... Read More Life is what you make of it Life is what you make of it Read More Thank you The Lord will grant you what you're heart desires more than you are expecting. Prayers granted. Thank... Read More I don't even know where to start Mama, I don't even know where to start but I'll start here. I continue to miss you... Read More One good thing One good thing that come out of this was getting closer to family members + staff. Read More Things lost..things gained Things lost: - Time with loved ones - Peace of mind - Hope (for a while) Things gained: - Deeper, richer relationships... Read More Love you my Closed ones God should give chance to meet or have a special person always with us for a whole... Read More No matter how hard things are.. No matter how hard things are 'GOD' has some thing good for you Read More Sudden death has thought me Sudden death has thought me to always do the right things because I do not know when... Read More Things were better when you were here.... Things were better when you were here.... Read More Losing a bunch of residents so quickly was heart breaking +... Losing a bunch of residents so quickly was heart breaking + hard. However, being there for the... Read More Live life as a happy person 🙂 Find out way!! Live life as a happy person 🙂 Read More Keep smiling Keep 🙂 Read More I feel lonely an isolated I feel lonely and isolated Yet I believe this will end As Covid will be finally over Read More The good thing is that COVID-19 brought us closer together.. Covid-19 has produced many different feelings and I have been able to see a lot of the... Read More During this time July 2021..... During this time I reflect on life on how precious time really is on earth, what... Read More This is moma This is moma I am thinking of you every day even tho I am living some where... Read More Thank you Victoria Village LTC Working at Victoria Village during the pandemic has been a positive experience for me. They informed all... Read More During the pandemic During the pandemic during the lockdowns residents and staff experiences loneliness and depression. It was difficult for everyone... Read More I miss When I am living Where I am living I miss you I miss Read More I didn't realize how much I missed all of you I didn't realize how much I missed all of you until I saw you again or until... Read More Damn the longevity gene My mother is living with Alzheimers for the past 6 yrs at the age how of 96!... Read More They say it is ending, but this is not true for... The pandemic has added further complex layers of suffering and worry over top that which already was... Read More The experience of social isolation made me feel lonly Covid-19 pandemic didn't really effect me or my family. I was lucky not to loose and of... Read More I am glad we are almost over it Social isolation and worries about my loved ones and family made me feel stress. Thanks to all... Read More I felt safe and protected During the Covid-19 pandemic I felt safe and protected in the long term care facility. I was... Read More The last two years have not been easy The last two years have not been easy. There was lots of challenges, isolation and fear. Hoping better... Read More I think about her everyday I lost my aunt to COVID and that's when things finally hit home. I think about her... Read More Everyday I go to work with fear I was really scared because of covid-19, and bringing in covid to my family. Thank God our long-term... Read More This feels like a new world this feels like a new world this is a challenging time in many ways Read More May we never underestimate the strength of this community We came together and remained resilient in a time of crisis. May the souls we lost rest... Read More Life is meant to be celebrated every day LIFE is meant to be celebrated every day Read More We are all doing our best We are all doing our best. When we feel tired or blue, we still try our best, too. Read More I hope my friends are happier now I miss my elderly friends <3 I accept that their time on this planet was limited and they... Read More We all want to do our best for everyone Always remember to be confidant in your compitance as we all want to do our BEST <3 for everyone Read More You make my day Thank you for all the things you do we really appreciate it very much. I enjoy being around... Read More It's a be kind kinda day It's a Be kind kinda Day Always. Read More Kindness is love made visible Kindness Is love made visible -Rakitivist Read More I felt secure I felt secure with help that was given by the staff. I am grateful for the community and... Read More Smile 🙂 Smile 🙂 Because its Good for you! Read More Life is short Life is short be thankful for each day! Read More Never stop doing your best Never stop doing your best, Even if people don't give you credit 🙂 Read More All of you will hold a special place in my heart I am so glad I had the pleasure of caring for your loved ones. Not a day... Read More Until we meet again... To my friend Sheila Macdonald. It's been 4 years since you left us. I think of you often and... Read More We are stronger than we think I was not employed at RP when the outbreak hit, but was moved + felt empowered when... Read More Be proud I will always remember to be proud of the staff here at Roberta Place. I at the... Read More My dear Mom will be forever in my heart Barbara Strudwick, Aug 7 1931-Feb 1 2021 My dear Mom will be forever in my heart. Not a... Read More Lots of emotions It is hard for me to reflect about Jan 2021. Lots of emotions. Anger, sadness and sorrow.... Read More You are all rock stars May-Aug 2021- 44 students in total Our students came at a difficult time. You were all tired from... Read More I wonder I wonder how our resident's family members are doing, and I hope they know we are doing... Read More I wish I could go back and be with you I miss you every day I wish I could go back and be with you. There are things I... Read More Still love you Marg. My dreams are about our coffee times together- our visits remembering our wonderful families and our trips... Read More You died before we could meet you You died before we could meet you, yet we loved you deeply and had great plans for... Read More I miss you I miss you think of you often. You are in a better place, but I'm lonely sometimes Read More I pray for our family I pray for our family I will never forget her All our Love Shelly Lauber Anna Read More Be free, my sweet friend My sweet friend Amanda, Not a day goes by when I don't think of you. I miss you and... Read More There is beauty all around us We have lost so many but remain so strong. Keep going! There is beauty all around us.... Read More I treasure you! To my Sweet , You have given me a lifetime of memories as you fade away from me,... Read More It made our life small After 12 years, almost. This is the worst out break or flu virus we have ever experienced!... Read More I wonder if life will ever feel normal again I wonder if life will ever feel normal again. Read More It's okay to not be okay! It's okay to not be okay! Read More But we endure It's hard to put into words how profoundly life has changed over the last few years. In... Read More There is a light at the end of the tunnel Covid was a challenge to us healthcare workers but taught us to have adversity in tough time... Read More Treating them like family! I hope our residents loved ones know that we are doing our best to take care of... Read More I missed going out and talking with people I missed going out and talking with people Read More Dealing with Covid in LTC was a very challenging experience Dealing with Covid in LTC was a very challenging experience. It was filled with many changes, shortages... Read More Work..sleep..work..sleep During the pandemic, my routine has been work..sleep..work..sleep. Looking forward to a change of pace once the... Read More I cant help but wonder... I cant help but wonder...how long until the fatigue catches up to us? It feels like one... Read More Our community keeps us strong and motivated Long-term care home staff are struggling with staffing shortages, burnout, and constant stress, but our community keeps... Read More Slow down and review God just want us (the world) to slow down and review what can we do better for... Read More Covid times were strenuous Covid times were strenuous, so many restrictions, especially to people who are affected. I lost my dad... Read More I miss being able to hug and smile at people! 🙂 I miss being able to hug and smile at people! 🙂 Read More It helped me discover Covid has been tough to deal with generally and while working in a LTC. However, it helped... Read More I wish it will go away for good COVID affected each of us in many different ways. Financially mentally spiritually emotionally. I feel that COVID... Read More COVID was a very trying time COVID was a very trying time. Always keeping healthy to keep our residents safe & COVID free Read More You're my star ' I miss you dad, more than you know, But I look to you, above, for your... Read More Hopeful for the future Grateful for such an amazing team of healthcare workers at Grove Park. Grateful that we made it... Read More Brought a cheery word to this quiet place My reflection.. is about who came to Grove Park Home to help with Anglican Church Services.... Read More A celebration of life A celebration of life an opportunity to be thankful for those in our lives. To remember to practice our... Read More I'm thankful Mom moved into GP in August 2020. We feel blessed that she is here and being cared... Read More Thank you to all! The last year and a half have been difficult for everyone and for so many different reasons.... Read More So many of them reminded me I started work at GPH in the middle of the pandemic. I haven't know 'normal' life for... Read More There has been good too There have been lots of hardships for so many during this pandemic, but there has been good... Read More miss you papa I'm sorry I wasn't able to say goodbye or be there before you passed. I love you... Read More Dear Mum Dear Mum, As you laid dying; I held your hand and sang those gospel songs to you that... Read More I miss my wife I miss my wife of (32 yrs) every day but I get comfort in knowing, I'll be... Read More It's hard It's hard to wrap my mind around all the loss that has been experienced in a short... Read More I hope this will become a memory soon Even working in long-term care, surrounded by people, has been lonely during the pandemic. Patience has been... Read More I think of the dark days I feel sad that covid came into Gilmore Lodge and I feel guilty I couldn't stop it.... Read More I wonder I wonder if the triggers that take me back to how sad and unsure I felt during... Read More I'm so lucky to call you my Mum I am so lucky to call you my Mum! You have taught me strength, love, laughter, honesty,... Read More A grateful resident I had Covid-19 and I nearly died. This made my daughter and my grandchildren realize that they... Read More My reflection.. My Reflection..is to do everything no matter how tough it is because as soon as I do... Read More I couldn't I couldn't go to my group anymore and I couldn't see my cousin. We couldn't go out... Read More Life doesn't always go the way you want it to Life doesn't always go the way you want it to. When things don't go the way you... Read More Till death do us part I am so pleased that my wife is in Gilmore Lodge. I see her 4 times to... Read More I wonder I wonder if we will ever go back to ''normal'' A Resident Read More I love you very much Illegible missed you I would see you sometime okay I love you very much. Barbena Read More Don't fear change Book of Hope The Word of God life can change in minutes Even in hard times fear can be... Read More I miss you so much Dear Dad, I miss you so much. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. What I... Read More I miss I miss my mom. She is far away I miss my child <3 Read More Grateful for vaccinations! Grateful for vaccinations! Read More Thank you for all the memories Thank you for all the memories. All the laughter and banter. I can't believe you're gone Read More I try to remind myself I try to remind myself to seek joy and friendship even through these hard times. I believe... Read More All in this together This may sound like a cliché but the pandemic really made us feel like we are ''all... Read More I'm inspired by my coworkers every day! I'm inspired by my coworkers every day! Read More I hope the world will be kinder I hope the world will be kinder Read More I can't help but wonder.. I can't help but wonder..how long until the fatigue catches up to us? It feels like one... Read More I am filled with gratitude and love I am filled with gratitude and love for the strong beautiful women in my life and the... Read More To my beloved resident To my beloved resident, C- Christ O- Offers V- Victory I- In D- Disease Miss you, love you <3 Read More I love you! I miss all my family. Can't wait to see you all! I love you! Read More Having been your wife has made me a better person!! For , Today I give thanks that I'm your wife & for all the wonderful years we've shared... Read More I miss ya I miss ya Cherley Rest in Peace Read More I miss my children, and I miss home I miss my children, and I miss home Read More I am feeling ok I am feeling ok Read More I miss my family I miss my family I'm the only one left mom, Dad, grandma, Brothers, sisters, husband all gone I miss everyday Love ya... Read More I want to have a normal life I wish I didn't have heart attack so I didn't end up living here. I want to have... Read More I miss I miss being around people and talking to them I miss going out shopping and being in the... Read More I miss seeing everyone's beautifull smiles and faces I miss seeing everyone's beautifull smiles and faces please no more masks Read More I hope I hope my niece can come to visit me more often now that I am vaccinated. Read More When you see me, I want to be seen as a... I'm imprisoned in my body with a mind that doesn't remember. But when you see me, I... Read More Just to tell you just how much I love you Just to tell you just how much I love you and hope you care. Read More Very nice reflection room Very nice reflection room. Felt relatively safe here during the pandemic as I have been here for... Read More I want to go home I want to go home with my husband I miss him I get upset when people tell me... Read More I wish I could go home I wish I could go home to + family Hazel Read More I miss my daughter I miss my daughter and wish she could visit me more often Read More I wish I could dance like I used to I wish I could dance like I used to. -Pat. Read More I think I think that the vacine 3rd everyone should have to keep everyone safe. Read More Hopefully I'm the type of person who moves with the flow My reflection...My is that of the pandemic. Hopefully I'm the type of person who moves with the... Read More Time is long Time is long. Read More I love you more than you will ever know For , I love you more than you will ever know. Love Mum (Maureen). Read More I miss them and I miss my husband No, I don't see my children often. I miss them and I miss my husband. Read More I am grateful for this place I am grateful for this place because they kept us safe from Covid-19 Read More She is in peace now We are very grateful for the love, support and caring for our mom here. You gave her... Read More I'd like I'd like to see my friends more often. I miss seeing them and spending time with them. Maureen Read More It's been lonely For the pandemic, I was mainly inside like many others and was fortunate to be vaccinated pretty... Read More But what is grief, if not love persevering? '' But what is grief, if not LOVE persevering?' <3 My grief is tremendous, but my love... Read More I'm so happy to see you I love you GreatGran I'm so happy to see you. Love you!... Read More I love you so much Gran, I love you so much. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories we've shared together. You... Read More As I sit with you and you slip into your dreams,... As I sit with you and you slip into your dreams, I know you are content. Once... Read More 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... Read More 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... Read More 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) Read More Mom had a full long life Thank you all for your care and the pleasant manner in which you handle all situations. You... Read More Covid sucks and has ruined so many things Covid sucks and has ruined so many things Read More It has been quite a journey for sure! It has been quite a journey for sure!!! Some would say a roller coaster ride. No regrets!!!... Read More It feels like this will not end It feels like this will not end. It's sad the way the world is and has been.... Read More Seeing people loose their loved ones puts life into perspective Even though it may seem like we lost out on so many experiences I am greatful for... Read More Covid has taught me Covid has taught me that we don't always need to be ''busy'' doing things.. I find much... Read More Not a day goes by Mom I know you were in pain and missed my dad and we were not there for... Read More Home ain't home anymore, dad It was 25th Feb around 9 PM where me,my brother and dad were staying in a neurology... Read More My spirit has been honoured and emboldened by death's lessons People often look at me with horror when I tell them my story, share with them my... Read More I'll be patient till we see each other again She was 49 and a half...had been in a nursing home since her 41st year. Always saying... Read More I hope you were happy a little green package handed to me at the vet and my living nightmare little feet curled up... Read More Healing and gratitude through writing Today, 6 weeks after my mom's death, I wrote a tribute to her for the National Catholic... Read More Nothing could prepare me I have worked in health care over 20 years. At the beginning of my career I actually... Read More I remember your laugh I remember your laugh and radiating smile, the dark of your hair and the warmth of your... Read More Your life was just beginning a new journey Hello to my son James. 8 yrs have gone by since that horrible day. Dad and I... Read More I give thanks for the fond memories I have been a psw with ____________ for 14 years now and I was proud when my... Read More I take one day at a time now I lost my husband suddenly on October 27th 2016. Then my dad died November 24th 2016. My... Read More This has been one of the hardest years This has been one off the hardest years for me. Not only do you grieve a death... Read More It is a struggle to get up I lost my husband 11 months ago after a short battle with cancer. I miss him so... Read More Today I want to celebrate her life Today I am reflecting on the life of my mother. I lost her unexpectedly last year at... Read More Grandpa, I promise I'll make a great nurse someday My Grandfather passed away this year. During the last few years of his life, he lived in... Read More You deserved so much better I miss you Greg – my brother. You deserved so much better. I do what I do... Read More I wish I could hug you Papa Ken, I just want to wish you a happy birthday. I miss you so much and Nanny... Read More Love you always Mom, I miss you and <3 you always. You, without knowing, steered me into this path. Your final... Read More We can do better Hey “M” – Hey “K” We can do better for those at the end of life. We should... Read More I am forever grateful Mom, I miss you, love you, and am so glad I can take part of you with... Read More Your life and death inspires me To my dearest grandma, It’s been several years since you’ve passed away, but I’ve been thinking about you... Read More Life is not forever Hey Doria, It’s been a while. I can still hear your voice in my head. I was there... Read More How can we change Brian, Evergreen Board Chair (until December 14, 2016) “What’s in it for the client and their family?” “How can... Read More Sometimes it’s unfair Sometimes it’s unfair – for those of us who work in palliative care – that we don’t... Read More Death sucks My aunt died last year and it was my first true loss/death. I have worked in hospice... Read More Being open to the Divine Source Two men who inspire me among many others in my hospice work – thank you to Henri... Read More This makes me special That I need to remember I am bigger than I want to accept. My emotions and ability... Read More Life is not easy Life is not easy. Love is not easy. Loss is not easy. BUT We can seek joy. We can make connections. We can... Read More The legacy lives on …thinking of my parents so recently gone, having lived their lives in love. The legacy lives on... Read More You have made me smile To the many that I have cared for in their final days: Thank you – you have taught... Read More My rock in life Is of having an amazing mother who made me the person I am today. Your courage to... Read More We had so much yet to do …is of my best friend and colleague who died too soon. We had so much yet to... Read More We focused on living Within 2 weeks I lost both my parents and my beloved husband of 30 years. The void, emptiness... Read More Dad misses you Mom, I was so lucky to have you as my mother. I was honoured to be holding you... Read More I have purpose I am so tired. And I realize that I am living well, but not. I have purpose, meaning in... Read More Mourning with the dying We need to take care of ourselves before we can take care of others. Mourning with the... Read More You live in me “I love you forever, I like you for always, as long as I’m living, my baby you’ll... Read More Fear of loss Etched clearly in my heart & mind forever… Walking & supporting my mom through a 4 yr journey... Read More When it is your time, you have to get off Three years ago, I lost my baby son at the age of 19 ½ years in an... Read More I can’t thank you enough Dad, I miss you and love you. I can’t thank you enough for all the gifts you have given. Your... Read More You were so much more to me They call you a citizen of the world, given up at birth to be raised by staff... Read More This is what I take with me My father suffered from dementia and most days did not know who I was. The morning he... Read More A natural way to be Is death like birth? There is a labour to coming into this world, and a labour to leaving… A... Read More It sits with me That in their final hours with their father, this family, this son, was not able to rise... Read More Your peace comforts my tears Dear God, You are my strength – my anchor and safe place. Your peace comforts my tears, your... Read More I would do anything Remembering my sister, Christine, who passed suddenly & not able to say goodbye. I would do anything... Read More He is in Heaven My mother-in-law passed away years ago. We were all at the funeral including all 3 children. Months later... Read More Her music has filled my life To my strong, loving Mom who taught me to always speak my mind, protect my family at... Read More Some I grew close to In my 5 years as a Saint Elizabeth visiting nurse, I have come such a long way... Read More He just slipped away My dad died in 2010 from COPD & renal failure. He decided against dialysis & his passing was... Read More I sense your spirit Dad, I draw on your wisdom every day. I sense your spirit protecting me. I miss you. Read More I felt your presence there Hi Dad… It’s been nearly 19 years since you’ve gone, but I still think of you often. I know... Read More We held hands Looking back, I feel fortunate that I was able to make it back home & sit with... Read More You heard my goodbye Nonna, I miss you every day. I would like to say each day has been easier but it hasn’t.... Read More I have learned so much My friends in long term care, it has indeed been an honour and a privilege to be... Read More I did tell you I loved you Mom, I never got to say good-bye, safe journey before you died… but I did tell you I... Read More Still my heart aches Dearest “Lambbone”: It’s been 10+ years since your untimely death & still my heart aches. Your journey as... Read More All my work I do in your honor Grandpa, I wish you could see me now! All I have accomplished and how happy I am! I know... Read More To have a positive impact on others My mother died suddenly in 2001. I was only 22 at the time. She never got to... Read More We all sat with you Dylan, You would think it’s really cheesy that I’m writing this, but here I go. When we all... Read More I just wish I knew I just wish I knew then that I know now when my grandmother was dying 20 years... Read More It’s not the telling More and more I wish that practitioners would give patients and families the gift of time by... Read More I’m not ready for this Individual to caregiver – (2 days before death) “We have had some nice times together” Caregiver – “I’m not... Read More I was not given any time to grieve My mom passed away over 20 years ago, I was only 15. And 3 months later I... Read More I still miss her Losing my grandmother was the first real impact that death had in my life. I still miss... Read More It gives me long pause to think When I think of how fast the years have passed- and are passing- and many moments, days,... Read More We cried together I had the privilege of visiting a resident in hospice 1x per week for 6 weeks. I... Read More The sooner I deal with death acceptance My analysis of both family death and my own death has been traumatizing. The sooner I deal... Read More We are family We are family All the world can see We are family Impacting the community All my sisters and brothers and me We... Read More It empowered me It was my honour and privilege to be able to support my father and honour my grandmother’s... Read More He was my sense of security I don’t think I could have ever been prepared for my father’s death. How could I when... Read More They were all mothers I had 5 women I knew die within a year. They were all mothers, all in their... Read More To help them with the grieving process I think people need compassion and empathy when someone close to them is dying. To help them... Read More Surrounded by his children I am grateful to the staff that were there when my father in law was palliative. He... Read More I will forever cherish the memories To my Grandpa, I am so proud to be your grand-daughter, You have made such an impact in... Read More They had raised me My grandparents died within 2 weeks of each other, very suddenly. My grandfather was diagnosed with cancer,... Read More I will always be thankful I am grateful to be able to see and talk to my grandfather before he passed away.... Read More You left with dignity Although as my adoptive mom/stepmother, I was never really sure where we stood in terms of our... Read More We always knew we loved each other When my Dad was diagnosed with incurable cancer a co-worker advised me to take the time to... Read More Losing someone you really love Losing someone you really love brings a whole new meaning to the word “forever” Read More You shed a tear I told you it was ok to go- be with your wife, release yourself from the pain... Read More Stop and smell the flowers I lost my ex-boyfriend last year. He was in my life for 20 years. 13 in romance,... Read More Sometimes they are just as needed and helpful PSWs can play a vital role in end of life care for clients. This isn’t black and... Read More How will I be remembered When I think of death, my own death specifically I think of life, my life…How will I... Read More I knew I would not be coming back My PSW beginning I worked with a lady in private home care. She is the reason why... Read More Time helps Death is a gift that allows people to be released from pain and sadness. It most importantly,... Read More You said goodbye I wasn’t there at first. You waited. I finally got there, You were there for me I stayed. You said goodbye. I remember. Read More A young girl taking on adult responsibilities A young caregiver growing up too fast you were 10 years old when you found out your... Read More I felt completely isolated When my grandfather passed away suddenly, I had just moved up North with my husband. I hadn’t... Read More I was the little girl I lost my hero 2 years ago. Dad had COPD with 30% lung function. He showed signs... Read More After the loss of her son I was caring for a young adult that had been critically injured. Facility was not PFCC, however,... Read More You wish you had more time with them Appreciation of life and how we interact with others is so often undervalued. Upon hearing the sudden... Read More Loss of hope, of life I am 44 years old and I have never lost someone who was integral to my life.... Read More I look back to that night The first patient who passed in my presence….. 5 y.o boy…I thought I will never go back... Read More The nurses held her hand The nurses worked collaboratively to care for a mother of 2. She was 38 years old. The... Read More I needed to be with him When my son was dying, I needed to be with him at all moments. I needed to... Read More Arriving at her home When my sister passed a DNR was not in place. She was terminal with breast cancer. Arriving... Read More Until we meet again My last visit to see you at St Joes hospital was not was I expected. I opened... Read More The most joyful and painful day Losing my dad the same day in fact almost exactly 12 hours after the birth of my... Read More His last days were calm All my thanks! My father was well looked after for 5 months in the McNally Hospice in Grimsby.... Read More She had the most amazing spirit My Gran was an amazing woman. She left an abusive relationship in Scotland with three young (under... Read More He called me by name I wasn’t there when my father died. I had been visiting him every day while he was... Read More The kids used their emergency kit About 5 years ago a team of nurses was supporting a 40ish year old man in his... Read More I miss all the fun you had My loss of my mother is not physical. She suffers from severe dementia and does not know... Read More I continually think of lessons they have taught me My Grandparents- they would often speak about times when they will be gone- but I continually think... Read More You wish you could take the pain for them Its hard to watch a loved one go through their stages alone. You feel helpless because you... Read More A good death has a few key moments As a caregiver I have been witness to a “good” death and a “bad” death. A good death... Read More What an honour it was to hold your hand Mom, You brought me into this world. What an honour it was to hold your hand and exchange... Read More The body is purely a vessel I was not presented when my mother passed. In order to be present with her, I visited... Read More Their passing was not easy Their passing was not easy, and not free of pain due to resources not being available. When... Read More I met him when he was still well As a nurse for over 20 years I have cared for many people in many settings from... Read More We keep his memory alive 16 years ago my husband lost his father, my children their grandfather and myself a wonderful father-in-law.... Read More I slept on the floor beside her bed I was with my grandmother for the passing itself and for the couple weeks leading up to... Read More Did you hear me? Dear mom, The last thing I said was “I love you” The door closed at the same time….did you... Read More Little things matter My mother-in-law had been hospitalized for the last 4 months of her life due to a diagnosis... Read More I never got to say good bye Last year I planned a trip to visit my grandmother in the UK. We went to Europe... Read More We are a reflection of the little choices we make Dearest Prabhanna, Your loss was sudden, unfathomable, yet bit like a ton of bricks. You were only 40... Read More The toughest thing to see is a mother walking away The worst decision a parent is asked to make is when to pull the plug on their... Read More I want to make a difference I have been a part of many deaths I palliative care as well as multiple unexpected deaths.... Read More Now we need to give back While my mom is alive I want her life to be perfect…lots of family and friends because... Read More I still remember how hopeful he was Is of my maternal grandfather who died 23 years ago. I still remember how hopeful he was... Read More I should have asked more I recently had the experience to assist my 51 year old sister-in-law on her final journey. Being... Read More It is so hard to imagine a world without her I don’t have a problem talking about death and dying until it comes to the thought of... Read More It is about sharing your time Healing is not just about treating or resolving of a disease but instead it is about sharing... Read More I felt very prepared As a health care provider caring for many end of life patients, I felt very prepared for... Read More His passion was to teach As a PSW, I cared for a gentleman who was quite the ‘academic’. He was proud about... Read More A little bird sat on my kitchen ledge All my life, I was so close to both my mom’s dad and my dad’s mom. They... Read More Until we meet again I wasn’t there when you died and I’m sorry. I know you were trying to wait until... Read More I didn't really know him When my dad passed away, I felt numb, not because of pain but because my dad had... Read More This experience has changed how I live now I lost my mom 10 yrs ago to cancer. She worked too hard and long so that... Read More My mother never coped or properly grieved the loss of her... My grandmother was always a prominent figure in my life growing up and was a stern role... Read More This is where she stayed As an RN working at the hospital I was asked to head to the ICU department to... Read More He received lots of love Life is too short need to enjoy each and every minute. A friend of mine who was... Read More I miss you so much dad I miss you so much dad, everyday the world reminds me how special it was when you... Read More I felt so strong in your arms I remember when we first met; it was the single most thrilling day of my life. Those... Read More I have never grieved the death of my best friends I have never grieved the death of my best friends; the Reflection Room makes/moves me into solitude... Read More Far from home and your family I was young and scared, you were older and dying. Far from home and your family, and... Read More How different things could have been When I was ten years old my father died and it was decided my sister & I... Read More I was young and knew nothing so I said nothing I wish I knew then what I know now. That way, when you were dying, and told... Read More You had a strong influence on my life I always remember you asking me if I would be a nurse just like you were, and... Read More I will continue to practice it in silence Are very easy to talk to someone about it. Therefore, I will continue to practice it in... Read More Everyone was so somber When my mother was dying everyone was so somber around us. It made me crazy. There was... Read More You were always happy To my friend Wheslay, Thank you for letting me visit you at Hospice Care. You were always happy,... Read More You opened your heart To a sister, You shared your fears You opened your heart You showed great sadness You trusted me with your heart I... Read More See you when I get home To my big brother, I miss you! You left us w/ more questions than answers. I truly hope... Read More Joy and life Suffering and death Joy and life Is this the only pairing? It is what I have seen, But not my desire. There... Read More Grace is here I see the grace and love of all things ease patients and families at time of death. Those... Read More Life is so short and unpredictable You taught me what is truly important. You showed me how life is so short & unpredictable... Read More Thank you for loving me Dad, You weren’t one for much physical affection – that’s the way you were raised. But you were generous... Read More It's the strength It’s the stories that draw me to Palliative Care. It’s the truth of voices being hear It’s the universality It’s... Read More You taught me big things Dad, Thank you for being my Dad. Even in your post stroke years you taught me big things.... Read More He had all of his final wishes My grandpa was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer initially in the spring of 2014. He had surgery and... Read More We are all survivors To my older brother who died from suicide when he was 18 To my mom who died from... Read More Bless us Pause. Reflect. Share. We who work in palliative care are going through one of the biggest & most... Read More You were larger than life I love you Uncle Eamonn, I’ll always regret not being home in your final weeks. You were larger... Read More It was so hard to be present My niece: She lived so bravely until she died. She suffered so her children could have Mom a... Read More I hope I made you feel safe I feel like I knew you even though you never spoke a word to me. I could... Read More You are in our thoughts everyday Linda, We miss you so much. The early morning phone call telling us you died was shocking and... Read More An honour to walk alongside you Delorey, … so afraid, anxious, fearful, I only saw it a few times though in your core your... Read More Regret… it found me anyways I was not prepared for my mom's diagnosis. I was not prepared for her to die. The... Read More He becomes anxious My husband recently told me that as a child he would lay awake hours & hours worrying... Read More I wish we could have been with you Dear Paul, Your Dad and I miss you very much dear Paul, I wish we could have been... Read More Why WHY, WHY Love Mom Untill we meet again xoxoxo Read More Expressing her contentment with life My mother Kay died while in a long term care home. I am grateful that we had... Read More Love and sadness came over me Both my grandparents died while I was not living near them and it was not until I... Read More Much love Just this fine year my grandmother passed away. She passed because she was diagnosed with dementia or... Read More My knees gave out I'll always remember the phone call from my girlfriend's mom telling me she'd passed away. It took... Read More She was always there for us I miss you mom, all the time! When my mom passed away, all 6 of her 7 children... Read More Your sense of joy Mom & Dad- You’re long gone but know that your spirit- along with the fine morals judgement and... Read More You helped provide a basis You both helped me so much, during your lives (together), and after your lives as well. You... Read More to savour everything …is to not Live with past regrets but to savour everything that life has to offer in... Read More The how is long forgotten It is long time since my parents passed. By now, the “how” is long forgotten, although it... Read More Thank you my love To My Beautiful Girl, Without taking a breath, your beauty, love and spirit has made this world more... Read More She was very sick The worst part of my mother dying when I was five years old was the silence- not... Read More Our connections to our loved ones are eternal I find myself hesitant to leave this room. I have read every note and while there are... Read More No mom...I just ate My mom used to say, “are you hungry Christina?” I’d say, “no mom…I just ate.” She’d say... Read More My father died on a Monday My father died on a Monday. A late in the Read More Miss you all Dear Maurice, Daniel, Ginny, Mum, Dad… Miss you all. Read More Ken always came for breakfast I was twelve- Ken always came for breakfast but he didn’t show up. I went up to... Read More Its just a phase Life is to be celebrated. Lived. Loved. And death not to be feared. It’s just a phase,... Read More It was my ego For all those who have passed away sorry for my childish tears! Now that I’m an adult I... Read More It is out of kindness The difference between the French in Paris and people in LA California is that the latter are... Read More I’ll see you sooner than I thought I miss you mom. Hug dad, uncle Nick and Aunt Assienta. I have a little cancer- so I’ll... Read More I still live in the past Dad, I’ll never know the relationship we could have had over the last 10 years not speaking.... Read More I was so happy I was so happy when I met my cat Pompernickl for the first time. But my mom... Read More I was not able to let go in the process of... Life shall be full of joy and great memory. I was so painful when I lost my... Read More I was away on vacation Grandpa, I miss you. You died had a funeral and was buried all while I was away on... Read More I thank my patients Some may say my job is “depressing”, caring for those at the end of life in their... Read More I remember going into a panicked shock I was seven years old when I first experienced death. My cousins sat me down, because the... Read More I only knew him as an old man I learned my grandfather was a Nazi only after he died. I only knew him as an... Read More I never went to visit her My grandmother suffered a fall and was in intensive care for many months before ultimately passing away.... Read More I love you always To my mom I love you now I love you always The day will come when you will no longer... Read More I have no regrets over my choice I had chosen to say ‘No’ to set myself free. I chose freedom over your anger. I... Read More I don't think I'll be able to I don’t think I’ll be able to handle my parent’s passing. Read More I don't know how to help him I don’t feel like I have dealt with death a lot on a theoretical level I feel... Read More I adored visiting you both I visited you both in Long Term Care because I wanted to …not because I had to.... Read More His children were not tolds Is of my father, who died at the insanely young age of 39. I was 9, and... Read More Her final breaths I remember her gasping for air, a little voice in my head to check her blood O2,... Read More He stayed as long as he could for us I will always remember my father’s death. It was a painful ending to a noble life. His... Read More Free Tibet If death means being reincarnated into a free and INDEPENDANT Tibet then why not welcome it. Free Tibet! Read More Death is a nerd Death is a nerd about lava and plays the harpsichord. Read More Day after quiet day When Ollie died I realized how I had come to love her – quietly, gently, bit by... Read More Connections made can be as strong We hadn’t spoken for a long time before the last time, then I found out that you... Read More But it's too late My mom and dad always phoned me at inconvenient times. I was always so busy with my... Read More Be good Your last words to me were “be good” I was 17 years old. They’ve echoed in my head since Read More As a drop in the ocean “When you die you, as a drop in the ocean merge with ocean.” “Death is like removing your... Read More An early morning in spring My father died on a Monday. An early morning in spring- just as the day began, just... Read More Remembering the lucid, visible moments Made me think of losing parts of my mother to dementia but remembering the lucid, visible, wholesome... Read More I never told the hardest parts Although I tell parts of my family’s story in public, I realized that I never told the... Read More You died with the dignity you wanted Dear Mom, Days like today bring you close to me. I’m still glad to be your daughter. Love... Read More The room was quiet Being with the dying is an absolute privilege and honour. I remember my first client death very... Read More There is no right or wrong way to die After 10 years working to help people in their dying process, I think there is no right... Read More The care he needed to live at home It was a joy to watch John live for the 4 years he had after diagnosis. Helping... Read More I almost get jealous My dad is palliative and lives so far from me. My sister is his caregiver. She is... Read More You held on for as long as you could They said I didn’t need to keep coming to see you as often because you didn’t remember... Read More Rainbows remind me of you I miss you... you've been gone almost 10 years but I still miss you. I still want... Read More My mom used to call my grandpa I remember when my mom used to call my grandpa asking how my grandma doing. going... Read More Be faithful in your love Oh Heart! Be faithful in your love and passion Indeel, This journey is most rewarding with your Patience… <Haafez> Read More Every breath we exhale Every breath we inhale sustain our life, Every breath we exhale is a joy to our soul. Saadi(1258) Read More I wished I knew her better I lost my mother in-law this past week. She died suddenly and lives in another province. It... Read More He is remembered My father died 2 years ago this month – at home – with a wonderful palliative care... Read More I see her clear enough I do not need pictures I see her clear enough Yarn twisted in her fingers Her knitted inside of us.... Read More Dementia is such a hard illness My mom died a year ago after a 7 year journey with dementia. While extremely difficult to... Read More Hope I can live my life Love you Grandma, hope I can live my life as full as you did Read More I grew up living with my grandparents Death is a part of us living to understand that family and friends move beyond. I grew... Read More Hope and despair, joy and sorrow He died in my arms, and that is how I learned about death, about life and about... Read More I am sorry To my aunt and godmother who was a shining light in my life, I am sorry to... Read More An attentive, caring, empathetic physician My dear Aunt Shai was an attentive, caring, empahtetic physician who gave all of herself to help... Read More I’m sorry I’m sorry I’m not with you right now I love you Read More Love and miss you both Hi Mom and Dad This is a great opportunity for me to say I have no regrets when... Read More I sit in the dark and wait I am a visitor in Grief’s house. My path brought me here and I’ve slipped through the open... Read More December is a hard month I have lost 4 family members in less than 10 years – 2 sisters with breast to... Read More I feel like a bit of an imposter Thank you for sharing this space. I work in palliative care and have (fortunately) not yet lost... Read More A respect for cultural implications Our agency is very supportive in encouraging our individuals to have the option to die in their... Read More I went in bush alone and I cried I asked my Dad why he didn’t cry when Grandpa passed. He responded, “I went in bush alone... Read More We can do even better Mom; Because of the way you died, I promise to help make others feel valued, loved, protected, and... Read More I see your spirit Mom; Oh to be able to call you again. I see your spirit in my sisters…your smile your color... Read More Just be my friend When my Kokum was beginning her journey from the hospital, she told her doctor, “No more medicine,... Read More So much love and laughter I lost two very special people in my life in 2014. A close family friend suddenly, Sept... Read More His Alzheimer’s disease confused me My grandfather lost his mind before he died. I was a little child girl and I did... Read More Carry forward these teachings The Creator knows our path in life long before we were born. We just need to embrace... Read More We should have come together Nana, I’m so sorry for the lack of response when caring for your pain. Family torn at the... Read More I pause in this moment To all that I have met, loved & nursed & lost. Some journeys have been challenging, some extremely... Read More Remembering is a journey Being able to be a PSW as well as a Mom of a child who was born... Read More A sacred journey Living and dying is a sacred journey – to work with others on the journey is an... Read More Loving arms & hearts To me, sharing in the experience of a person’s death is like being at the birth only... Read More Her hand held mine You reminded me of my Grandmother, In more ways than you will ever know. As I stood at your... Read More I am angry at him for this My father died alone of cancer. He chose to drive his family away at the end. He... Read More Begging for relief from his pain I was in the hospital about 1998. Every night a young boy cried, he had cancer and... Read More Your death has been my driving force “You’re going to help people right?!” were the last words you said to me. I can still... Read More I was afraid As a young child I didn’t attend my best friends’ mother’s funeral. She died of breast cancer... Read More Explore the value in our lives through our deaths Our lives are so rich and living in our dying is no exception. We must continue to offer... Read More You fade and return Sporita Che e mai passato Che tu sia MiracoloThat it ever happened Our thirty years, That it ever ended You fade and return Read More Just look and remember Thanks to all for the beautiful memories “You don’t have to see me” Just “Look” And Remember… And I’ll be there! LoveU4Ever xo Read More In rooms full of sadness Funny how in rooms full of death sadness joy darkness… I can only think “if only I... Read More Treading into unknown … as I approached the exact age that my dad was when he died, a deep sadness... Read More You are worth all the patience in the world You are worth all the patience in the world. Read More May we all meet together again Here is to dead family and friends Every year there is more of them. May we all meet together... Read More Why should we ever be afraid? I always remember these words… “Be not afraid I’m with you always” … even til the end and beyond… So why... Read More So vital to discuss death So vital to discuss death… as important as birth. Read More This group was not ready This conversation is so needed & overdue & so… part of us. I had a dinner party last... Read More One day I will hear you say it — Pepere The thought of never telling you that I loved you hurts everyday I tell you that in... Read More I am filled with gratitude It is rarely ‘or’ But always ‘and’ I miss my brother And I am filled With gratitude that He is at last... Read More I am a painful truth Life said to death, “Why do people love me and hate you” Death replied “Because you are a... Read More The next experience of death I realize how sorry I was that I couldn’t “help” my mother-in-law on her last week of... Read More In life one guilt P — in life one guilt, in death one coffin I miss you, always xo Read More I miss you as much now as I did back then Hey Dad It’s me. It’ll 20 years on Wednesday. I miss you as much now as I did... Read More How I wish you were there Dear Dave, I’m staying with Eleanore for 2 weeks. How I wish you were there, also. We miss you. Read More I have 3 to 7 years left I just found out that I have FTD. This has emphasized that I have 3 to 7... Read More With love and heart… With love and heart… I miss you. Deeply… Mom Bob Grandma Zarerie Terry Brandon Nanny Zandie B Read More You made your way, away My darling Beverly, I miss you every day. You made your way Away I still miss you, Daughter, Every day. Love, Mom Read More I miss you Hey Larry, I miss you. Your little sister. Read More Until I meet you again … is that all the things you cared about, did, showed me, loved to do were healthy... Read More We paddled across the lake together in unison Caron: I miss you so much. You were my partner in life. We always laughed at the same... Read More I wish I was you … is I wish I was you! So I could be at peace with my family too! Read More It was a gift to become your caregiver I was so lucky to have my Dad for the sixty-nine years of my life — Dad... Read More You taught many about connecting Girlfriend. You’re at home dying and I’m here seeing others’ death perceptions and reflections. You taught many... Read More Yes, mom, I’ll see you soon “See you soon” were my mom’s last words to me. And with that came the realization that... Read More She seemed so big, so divinely large I spent the last six months of my mother’s life with her in a process of witnessing... Read More It’s like watching a monument crumble 1. You don’t really know how special it is to feel alive until you see a strong... Read More I keep looking for you To my wiener dog, Stallone You drove me crazy for 14 years Part of me died on the kitchen... Read More Your eyes widened Dad, you lay in a hospice bed, restless, confused at most times, picking things in the air,... Read More My cousin was in control of her death Just a few short weeks ago my cousin died of ovarian cancer after a very brief illness.... Read More How can we learn to grieve You were never spoke of — the baby that miscarried, The baby that died in the womb,... Read More Forever and ever I love you John Forever & ever & ever Forever & ever Again Always I love you Your sister xoxoxo Read More How could I have known Ten years… almost ten years… how could I have known then that your death was your greatest... Read More Be with me always Last words of love I love you I love you Be with me Always And he continues this promise Read More Body-heart-mind-being Much gratitude for my dad choosing to come home to die. It was an honour to care... Read More Dying is easy I was dead for about 20 minutes, or so they told me later. Dying is easy. Recuperating is... Read More All that's left is grief I never got to know you. Nor you know me. You died before you were born. All that;s left is... Read More Give mom a kiss I had to tell my father he was going to die. Hard to do. Painful but 10... Read More It’s not getting easier Mom, I miss you. It’s not getting easier. I’m lost. Alone. I need you. Love you forever Read More Live each day Watching one of my best friends die last fall has changed me in so many ways. I... Read More I assured you would come home I didn’t know that the last visit would be the final one; I assured you would come... Read More Your number is still my speed dial Dearest friend & brother, Mark — I couldn’t let you go Never got to say Godspeed Do you know now... Read More For you, I will carry on I miss you so much it hurts. Random moments of my day make me miss you, make... Read More Others will come to meet you He said, “I don’t want to die.” He said, “I don’t know how. I wish someone would give... Read More You needed to know how much you were loved Rhonda-Lee How grateful I am for our friendship! I was blessed to share your last days and I... Read More I was too shallow to know you were afraid … that I was not being there as much as I should have; not noticing that something... Read More The door pushed open My dog, Poet, was deaf for the last year of her life. On the day she died,... Read More Live more deeply Having seen the “tunnel of light” and brought back to life. I fear death no more. But also live... Read More When my mind goes, I’m out of here As my dad, given less than 6 months and had lived 5 years. He lay in bed... Read More If only you knew what I know dear reader I knew you were there. I knew you were holding my hand. I am so very proud of you. Your... Read More I promise not to let that happen Yesterday my first grandson was born to my father’s first grandson, a father who had but 7... Read More The threads that weave us together I was 42, hadn’t talked to my uncle in years. I did not know he was dying…... Read More I flew back and forth every month I remember asking you to move to my home so I could take care of you. You... Read More Weren't we lucky Hey Dad — Weren’t we lucky to be together when you drew your last, laboured breath? I am... Read More Not sure if one is harder than the other Who do I write about? 1) The abrupt death of my husband 20 years ago? Or, 2)... Read More Gratitude abounds I cared for my mother in the last 4 months of her life. She learned to Surrender And Become My Baby. It was a... Read More How much time do we have? For me there is a comfort in sadness. There is comfort knowing the end is inevitable for... Read More For years my arms ached and my heart cried I had never attended the death of my child before. I didn’t always do it right. I... Read More Life is wonderful, live it! I am grateful to have had two “opportunities” in the last six years to deal with my... Read More You’d be back in time for supper To my daddy I will never forget that morning, when you walked out the door, saying you’d be... Read More The tables were turned Funny thing eh!! I’ve teaching a course on grief loss and death for 21 years, but I... Read More The trees outside your window Dear Aunt Brenda… “Tom Brown” — big brother of Copie (Suzie) — she will be waiting for you,... Read More A small tear dropped from her left eye Death has always scared me. I wish I could say this experience changed that… But, as I said... Read More What truly matters The need to feel accepted by others is hard to let go of... Feelings of "inadequate" try to... Read More Happy Birthday in Heaven Happy Birthday in Heaven Oct 20 2016 Read More An intimate moment I would like to reflect on my experience in working at Hospice and being able to help... Read More Raw emotions they shared I want to thank all of my patients who have come into my life. The raw emotions... Read More Still in my heart This children who have past: Make me stronger Make me find new ways to help their pain Make me reflect... Read More We remember your voice Hello baba, I wish you could live longer - to see how I grew up - how the... Read More Keep the balance Every moment I think about my life, each episode I have lived. I'm grateful for each soul... Read More Birth and re-birth Thank you, Mom, for the life you gave me at my birth - and the new life... Read More Value the present I never want to say " I wish I done this" or "I wish I had tell... Read More Maybe they are there I wish I had done more for my parents. I did the best I could. I am... Read More I long to have the chance to talk to her Tears well with reflection... My daughter died after two weeks in a coma resulting from an overdose of... Read More Being with you all one day My story is not anything special or different from others. I have watched, held hands, prayed with, laughed... Read More Make a difference "Nature, time and patience, are the three greatest physicians." The green pharmacy. If we take the time for... Read More Experiencing a good death To all the people who are the beauty of having lived a good life and experiencing a... Read More Taught me her recipe The old Scottish lady, days from death, lying in her bed on the palliative care unit, taught... Read More We are lost without you My Dear Renee, We are lost without you - where have you gone? We will never forget you... Read More You are still with us! Mom - thanks for showing me how to live fearlessly, boldly, and "in charge" until one's last... Read More Shining light in my life Hi Mom, You were the shining light in my life. For all that you taught me I am... Read More It's silent but so loud to me It's been twenty years, but I can still see my father, the gentleman doctor as brothers, sitting... Read More I am forever grateful Having spent over 35 years being given the gift to care for people through birth to death,... Read More For this I felt lucky I was filled with gratitude when I witnessed my dad's last breath in hospital. Gratitude for having... Read More I can feel the pain of my best friend I have a best friend who had a girlfriend. She was ; died in cancer. She committed... Read More Who will hold my hand when I die When my patient was awake, she always wanted to hold hands: with family, with friends, with caregivers.... Read More You survived but did not live Dad - I'm so sorry I let you down at your end of life - I let them... Read More Privileged and very humble Today I think about all the times I have been with a person at the end of... Read More Holding the hands, wiping the tears That while I spend most of the hours of my week holding the hands, wiping the tears... Read More Relieving fear To be with a loved one at end of life To support a loved one who is with... Read More Defining our legacy When I think of death, I think of the thousands of years of unseen human history and... Read More I feel her with me When I first began my career as a hospice physician, I worked with the most amazing social... Read More Something sad and beautiful I was such a young, and naive social worker when I experienced my first death - Debbie... Read More I wish she felt freer in life In the 9 weeks between diagnosis & death, we learned so many "secrets" of my mom's life.... Read More The world keeps turning When my Dad died I realized how greatly unimportant we are in the grand scheme of the... Read More I still feel a twinge When my first born son died from preterm labor at 20 weeks, the comfort from family &... Read More A few regrets When my mother-in-law was diagnosed with lung cancer, we were devastated. She was diagnosed in Feb and... Read More I never left your side My dearest love, In your scariest moments, in your worst pain, even when you could no longer open... Read More To everyone who has gone before To everyone who has gone before, hold on, I'm coming. I will see you when the time... Read More It was a party of sorts My father died within 3 months of his diagnosis. I was working in the next province (this... Read More Live life to its fullest What a wonderful role model - to live life to its fullest no matter what is happening... Read More Life without Grandma Mom: when you were taken away so suddenly by death, I thought that my life had no... Read More Love, Communicate & Celebrate I'm 46 years old and I haven't yet experienced the death of a loved one. As I... Read More I still miss you My dearest, I still miss you. So many happy memories to keep me going. Your time at the hospice... Read More Your death was too soon Didn't get to say goodbye to you Dad - your death was too soon & unexpected. Mum... Read More The 2 greatest gifts The 2 greatest gifts... being present at a birth and being present at someone's death. Both are truly... Read More I did the best I could I wish I had loved my husband more. I did the best I could. I still talk... Read More What a blessing What a blessing this will be for my family & all the people in Burlington. My own life... Read More I am the remaining one My dear family - Mom, Dad, Brothers Michael and Harold. I am the remaining one. Miss each of... Read More I take that last breath with you So here we are. Stripped of pretense and excuses. I take that last breath with you. But I’m still here. What... Read More I took her face in my hands About five years ago I volunteered for another organization. I remember it was February and we had... Read More We talked and my heart ached for him I remember Adina, one of my clients very close to death when I began visiting her. As... Read More I always thought she was there Life is strange. My mother died one week before my son was born. I always thought she... Read More I tried my best to take care of you I Love you Dad! I was by your side when you departed. I tried my best to... Read More She left us two weeks after her 15th birthday …it was 12 years ago. She was my beautiful niece… a beautiful ballet dancer… she left us... Read More He is missed Is of my beautiful brother who was in a wonderful hospice. He was cared for as well... Read More I have met so many resilient people As a volunteer I have met so many resilient people who find joy in living each day. As... Read More One cannot grieve if they have not loved This would have been our 50th wedding anniversary. We had 45 years of loving my best friend... Read More Each time I played it on the piano, he sang I remember a client Clemstow, a musician and saxophonist, who was trying to organize a benefit concert... Read More She felt her Dad visited her My best friend’s father died in another province. It was so hard because I couldn’t get time... Read More It is a great honour I had the honour and privilege to care for a client and her family through the dying... Read More I only want to say I loved her My beloved wife Robin passed away Aug 9/16 after 5 month battle with cancer. I always remember... Read More Connect with that which is most meaningful Hospice Palliative Care has been a gift in my own life. I have felt called to it... Read More I've always known life goes in cycles I’ve always known life goes in cycles but now I am experiencing this. When you are a... Read More We had a lovely lady come from hospice (So thankful to serve others) I have told this story many times before, but for the new volunteers... Read More I still remember, vividly, our time together My grandmother passed away more than 20 years ago but I still remember, vividly, our time together,... Read More I have experienced loss This past year I have experience loss and anticipated loss personally. I have witnessed the blessings of... Read More A few minutes make a big difference Hospice allowed me to give of myself and be of service to others. Volunteering took a deeper... Read More Dear Dad Dear Dad Love you always… Carry your love with me always… Thank you! Your Daughter Always in Love Read More You died slowly – a piece at a time Dad; I miss you! For all the ways I hurt you or disappointed you I am sorry You were my... Read More Talk about the things that really matter I am very grateful for palliative care and their expertise. I was so glad when we managed... Read More Everything burns brighter I have only lost one loved one (when I was a teenager), and I have only just... Read More I promise to be there for our family more Dee, I wish you could have stayed longer. The Creator took you home too soon. I regret not... Read More Death has left an empty space in my heart How fortunate family are that were given the gift of being with their loved one when they... Read More You showed us how to be strong Dear Husband, I am sorry you had to leave us so soon. You will always be with us... Read More I am trying to be there for her family I lost my amazing friend Charlene after an accident that should not have taken her life! I... Read More I never had a mother I never had a mother to care for me. Read More My head understands but my heart is crying I live 8 hours from home. The last time I saw my father alive was Easter morning.... Read More Every time we see a dragonfly we are reminded When my friend _______ was facing the palliative stage of her cancer journey we wanted to surround... Read More We hear your cries, feel your loss Through my years of caregiving and nursing it is only now that I pause to reflect on... Read More I so regret not staying My reflection … My sister and I were with my mom, we asked the nurse was she close.... Read More I wish I could go back in time Aunt D. I wish I could go back in time. To spend more time with you. Get you... Read More God bless God is my answer and he helps us all. The time we should always listen to him... Read More My heart ached I remember when I lost a patient who had ALS. I saw her in her home... Then... Read More I endeavor to give my all What a privilege and gift I have been handed... to walk with those whose life has changed... Read More Live every day to its fullest Working in hospice palliative care came to me as a second career. In it I have found... Read More Thank you Mom Thank you Mom for the 20 amazing years of love, patience and nurturing you so selflessly gave... Read More A new powerful initiative Today I heard of a new powerful initiative to reach out to patients, family at Sunnybrook which... Read More At hospice At hospice... We see the unique dynamics in each family and in end of life, often the best... Read More Heart and hospice I have learned SO much about heart and hospice by the amazing volunteers I have had the... Read More You teach me to live To All I care for at hospice Thank you for being a teacher, a friends, and most of... Read More Music was playing We were there when my mom passed, she was getting ready for her journey. Music was playing,... Read More Your bravery and strength Every year on my birthday you would tell me the story of how on the same day... Read More It is a privilege After a 30 year nursing career in Critical Care I am honoured to accompany those who are... Read More Die with dignity Ron, I am sorry that you were not afforded the right to die with dignity as you... Read More What a wonderful gift I remember your wonderful smile and how easily you told us you loved us. As your time grew... Read More I sang to you To my Mom: You taught me to live to the fullest and love with passion and forgiveness! I sang... Read More I owe you I remember... Kate, thanks for allowing me to partner with you and your family, in order to get... Read More My greatest teachers I'm so grateful to all the people I've had the privilege to care for; my greatest teachers. Read More If not this If not this, then what experience captures the essence of who we are and what we share... Read More I wish I did more I wish I was more patient with you. I wish I pushed harder to get you help. I wish... Read More You smiled at me I remember looking back as I walked out of your room that day, knowing it was the... Read More We will look after grandma Being able to ask my grandfather if he was ready to go. Got a yes as an... Read More Volunteers are the heart Volunteers are the heart of this care. Thank you. Read More She was part of the family I remember, as a coordinator, talking to one of my palliative nurses that morning. She had a... Read More You will never know my story I am here for you Right now You will never know my story I am privileged to know yours I have... Read More I understood what I wanted to do When, on the last day of my medicine clerkship, I stayed for 2 hours after my shift... Read More You were a young mother Dearest Beth! You were the most passionate loving nurse I have ever known. You were a young mother... Read More You gave me the biggest gift I remember being so angry you were also dying - Mom just months ago and now you,... Read More Home is always better Dear Dad, I want to thank you for allowing us, your family, to care for you at what... Read More You have space in my heart I missed you very much. You went through lots of pain for so many years but still... Read More We all matter Some days, I feel like my contribution matters less because I'm not at the bedside - I... Read More You are at peace now To Heather: Your path of death was not perfect but I was there for you. I felt the... Read More We didn’t have a good relationship My dad died over 10 years ago… we didn’t have a good relationship and I probably didn’t... Read More I will never forget Everything and I will never forget. I miss you. And I will love you always. R.I.P. Mom Read More Being foolish in our family pool My Belgium grandfather being foolish in our family pool, pretending to be a shark and scaring my... Read More We thought he would get better My mom getting a phone call one evening. Two days later, she is on the plane to... Read More I only wish I had taken the opportunity The nurses in palliative care who paid no mind to official visiting hours as my mom slipped... Read More I got a phone call I still remember over 18 years ago when I got a phone call announcing your death. Dear... Read More She had the most infectious laugh My best friend from childhood, Adrienne. She had the most infectious laugh. Gone too soon, but her... Read More I think about unspoken words Dad, I miss you… There are so many conversations we should have had. I think about the unspoken... Read More You’ve left me with a wealth of knowledge Thank you mom for making me the woman I am today. Your passing was sudden but you’ve... Read More We talk about them as if they were alive In Jewish Culture when a person passes away we say they live in their descendants. My Bubbie... Read More A small fragment of my life Absence – of emotion. Distance had led to my grandparents being only a small fragment of my... Read More You forget how deeply a person impacts your life My grandmother. It’s been just over a year since she passed away. I miss her deeply. She... Read More I felt unable to move, to think Grade 4. Afternoon. Lights off. Watching a VHS. Something went off in my brain. “I’m going to die.... Read More We took our youth and time for granted How quick it all happened and the immediate regret of us not hanging out more, because we... Read More I regret not knowing you better Not asking enough questions about your life. Not knowing you better. Not calling often enough. If I... Read More The very next day everything went horribly wrong Nicolas… how healthy you seemed when you were born… I remember feeding you and holding you. I... Read More She asked if it was ok to accept death When my grandmother on her dying journey asked if it was ok for her to accept death... Read More You're mens, mens, mens The last time I visited my Nana in her assisted living home, where she had been for... Read More You slowly released your tenacious grip on life I arrived very early that morning, for my ‘shift’. Only two of us, your ‘chosen family’ tended... Read More I got married in October when he started getting sick My father pass away last August. He died of kidney cancer at the age of 75 years.... Read More Remember life is short Caring for my family was the hardest "job" I had at their end of life, but I... Read More My Dad asked "Am I going to make it" Speaking to my Dad about his dying never would have come has I not been employed at... Read More Love you Missing you! Love you always and forever. Read More He’s better now My father suffering a brain aneurysm a few years ago and losing all sense of self while... Read More Looking for ways she could make a difference Leslie's generosity of spirit through her last days ... looking for ways she could still make a... Read More Embrace every moment This is life... This is what it's all about... You are doing it now... Embrace every moment... Read More It is an honour and a privilege I have been asked many times how I could work at Hospice... because everyone dies - no... Read More The power of your presence The power of your presence and cannot fathom your absence. Read More Her death changed the way I look at living and dying My wife's death was the single most defining moment in my life. I was with her in... Read More Today is my brother's birthday April 15/2016 Today is my brother's birthday! I was not with him when he died of a heart... Read More I held that mother in my arms I remember taking a moment to offer a hug and tear for a grieving parent who's child... Read More A client just wanting to see his garden How important little things are at the end of life. A client bedridden for a long period... Read More Taken far too young The last thing you said to me, Mom, was "I love you" as you reached out and... Read More You were my first palliative patient You were my first palliative patient. We discussed your symptoms and your pain but I failed to... Read More This is a beautiful space This is such a beautiful space to reflect and remember our loved ones. Read More To the families that I have supported For all the clients I have helped in the journey of end of life. To my PSW staff... Read More We too need time to "stop" and "breath" As a health care staff, we too need time to "stop" and "breath" and reflect about our... Read More You are the thread, I am the needle Legacy You are the thread, I am the needle Let us stick together the stories of your life You pick... Read More I love what I do Thank you to my clients, their families and my colleagues for helping me learn the art of... Read More I move forward in your honour Hello Mr. Clarke, We wondered why we as a couple were going through the palliative journey. Well you... Read More We sat on the bed in the living room I remember the bed the living room, I am glad it was there for all of us.... Read More It's an act of love My grandson's new wife, only 24, who has a very rare blood type received an urgent request.... Read More A single bare lightbulb hung over the bed 12:30 am I stood in the bedroom of a sixty-four year old woman actively dying. Her 24... Read More I regret not informing him he was dying My Regret – That I was present as a Healthcare provider (RN) (liaison for the family) rather... Read More I will never forget you I remember you, Ashton. I will never forget you. I will love you forever. Read More He was such a quiet, humble man I remember everyone wondering how I coped so well after my father passed away two years ago,... Read More I imagine what you could look like Fifteen years has passed since you left us, too young, too soon. You were only three months... Read More She came to our care for two weeks only Recently a 6 year old girl died in our community…although she came to our care for 2... Read More The kindness bestowed upon me The kindness bestowed upon me by another human being. Read More Showing up is enough The first time I saw my husband’s scar the length of his chest, he told me it... Read More He left an imprint on my life Tony and his family – a vibrant 19 year old who loved his dog and his new... Read More Space to let the tears flow Space to reflect, to let the tears flow, to let go. We run so hard all day long... Read More Remember peace Learning that peace has been with me all along. Knowing peace will stay with me and give... Read More If I had known then, what I know now The difference in how my father was looked after when dying 25 years ago and the care... Read More It's hard watching people die for a living The moment it occurred to me that it’s hard watching people die for a living, but a... Read More I felt so privileged Caring for a coworker as she was dying. I felt so privileged that someone whom I had... Read More I honour you and hold you in the light Sherry, Cody, Justin, French, Ashley… So young to be taken from this earth with endocarditis, an infectious complication... Read More Is this it? He looked at me and asked “Is this it?” I looked at him, my eyes dewy with compassion... Read More I didn't fully understand Being present/but not present at the same time when my dad was actively dying. I didn’t fully... Read More I'm still worth something Sharing. “Remembering my past makes me realize how much I have done and that I’m not only... Read More A lovely note arrived from his widow In June 2013 my mother passed away, I was homeless for 8 days as a result of... Read More Be kind to yourself “Fare thee well… why should I weep? To see thee thus so soundly sleep…” TO know that there... Read More He fulfilled his wish and passed away at home My grandfather. He was a silent, kind, loving man. He looked after all children & grand-children with... Read More I was standing outside of school with my friends My first experience with death I was in grade 12. My mom called me when I was... Read More I still have your voice in my head My grandfather. I lost him 2 years ago. I want to say thanks that you called me... Read More He didn't recognize me when I saw him The last time I saw my grandpa. It was about a year before he passed away. He... Read More I was able to just be there with them I had a patient on our palliative care unit who was completely comfortable and it was the... Read More I was in awe of this family Sitting with a family as they sat around the bed of their mom/wife/sister/grandmother/aunt. I was in awe... Read More He made memories for his family that were so rich A wonderful, brilliant, vibrant, complex man who left the hospital with a 3 week prognosis to survive... Read More I tasted the sacred dimension of time Le fait d’avoir accompagné ma mère dans sa fin de vie, et ce, pendant plusieurs mois, a... Read More It was all about this beautiful life I remember sharing the final moments of a young women’s life with the family. As they let... Read More Each person graced me with the honour All the clients I have cared for in their final months, days and hours! I remember every client... Read More Oh la! La vie. One last words of a child at the palliative center for kids “lighthouse” said to me and... Read More His mother came to see me In an acute care setting, I took care of a young male client. Throughout his week with... Read More It's so good to just hear your voice “Hi Uncle Pete, it’s me, Clare…” “Oh, Clare, it’s so good to just hear your voice!” Across many miles,... Read More Life goes on for your daughter Ma chere petite soeur to me manqué terriblement mais la vie continue pour la fille et too... Read More To be open to wherever we go To arrive without expectations and to be open to wherever we go… This is how I feel at... Read More We talked about the good, the bad and the ugly My mother telling me to stop crying and “celebrate me.” And that is what we did. We... Read More We all loved her A very special lady who came from very difficult beginnings but was so pleased to have come... Read More We shared a lifetime of love Maureen, my beloved partner, continued to grow during her final year of life. I was so glad... Read More I was playing on the floor with a sick child Arriving on my interview day 5 years ago at the lighthouse and on arrival a young girl... Read More Duke was brought into her room She died in the presence of “Duke” — the bird that she ensured was “tucked in” before... Read More He remained focused on others My Dad who died from colon cancer but who was a constant source of strength and love... Read More The simplest things can ease the situation My father-in-law passed away suddenly. The whole family was still reeling from the loss of another family... Read More He was only given a couple hours to live Fred was my client for years as I worked in a PSW role – we had a... Read More I miss her deeply My daughter-in-law, Terina, who spent time scrap-booking and writing special letters to her children (13 and 14)... Read More Her body lifted up I remember “Helen” who was on our unit for a few weeks and always had family members... Read More I talk to your dad almost daily Carter — my nephew who died this spring in Northern Saskatchawan. Seventeen years old. (There just are not... Read More I wish I could have said thank you then I’ve not been doing this long enough to have a practice but Mr. H stuck with me.... Read More I told her how much I loved her 30 years ago my aunt Jessie passed away after suffering a terrible fall. I was able to... Read More It made me face death early Claritas est etiam processus dynamicus, qui sequitur mutationem consuetudium lectorum. Mirum est notare quam littera gothica, quam Read More For all the things I could have done that I did... Hey Mom, Thank you for the experience I had with you at the end of your life.... Read More Your suffering lived on in my body I use to carry you all in my aching back, my tense shoulder, clenched jaw and…with heaviness... Read More Share a story This an opportunity for you to reflect and, if you like, to write about your experiences with... Read More
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