Ron, I am sorry that you were not afforded the right to die with dignity as you should have been. Please know there is an array working to ensure others are. XO
Read story →What a wonderful gift
I remember your wonderful smile and how easily you told us you loved us. As your time grew near, you held off long enough to see all your grandchildren and great-grandchildren so you could tell them you loved them. What a wonderful gift! They still talk about
Read story →I sang to you
To my Mom: You taught me to live to the fullest and love with passion and forgiveness! I sang to you on your night of death to you favourite music. You are the wisest woman I have ever known and you made me who I am. Thanks
Read story →I owe you
I remember… Kate, thanks for allowing me to partner with you and your family, in order to get you home again. Thank you for always being real with me, one charge nurse to another, one woman to another, one mother to another. Thank you for showing me
Read story →My greatest teachers
I’m so grateful to all the people I’ve had the privilege to care for; my greatest teachers.
Read story →If not this
If not this, then what experience captures the essence of who we are and what we share with one another?
Read story →I wish I did more
I wish I was more patient with you. I wish I pushed harder to get you help. I wish I lived in the moment more with you. I wish I did more.
Read story →You smiled at me
I remember looking back as I walked out of your room that day, knowing it was the last time I would say goodbye. You smiled at me with such peace and pride. Your death has given me the opportunity to talk to my young children…tough questions, important
Read story →We will look after grandma
Being able to ask my grandfather if he was ready to go. Got a yes as an answer with a big smile. Being able to tell him “you have to right to go, we will look after grandma”. Felt his pulse going slowly and stop. Peacefully.
Read story →Volunteers are the heart
Volunteers are the heart of this care. Thank you.
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