I asked my Dad why he didn’t cry when Grandpa passed. He responded, “I went in bush alone and I cried.”
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Mom; Because of the way you died, I promise to help make others feel valued, loved, protected, and not alone. Missing you. We can do even better
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Mom; Oh to be able to call you again. I see your spirit in my sisters…your smile your color of hair…your eyes. I know you are still in my heart Thank you for your last “I’m proud of you & I love you” I’ll never forget how
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When my Kokum was beginning her journey from the hospital, she told her doctor, “No more medicine, just be my friend, you’re my friend.” Her longtime friend teared up, sat down beside her and held her hand.
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I lost two very special people in my life in 2014. A close family friend suddenly, Sept 22, and my mother-in-law to cancer Nov 4th. I was with them at their bedside when they passed and will always treasure how they brought so much love and laughter
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My grandfather lost his mind before he died. I was a little child girl and I did not really understand why he thought I was a boy. His Alzheimer’s disease confused me (too!) and I was afraid. I wish I had more time with him when he
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The Creator knows our path in life long before we were born. We just need to embrace that and recognize that there is a greater plan for us. Journeying with people is a gift… I never truly understood or embraced this until I walked the path with
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Nana, I’m so sorry for the lack of response when caring for your pain. Family torn at the bedside, yelling & fighting when we should have come together to ensure your comfort & continue to love and support you in your final moments with us! Love you
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To all that I have met, loved & nursed & lost. Some journeys have been challenging, some extremely loving, some humbling, some heart tugging, but one thing always comes to mind is they have been all rewarding & a gift to me. So I pause in this
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Being able to be a PSW as well as a Mom of a child who was born “medically fragile” then palliative so young 🙁 I was with him every day of his life… I was holding him & singing to him when he crossed over 🙁 …. I was
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