April 15/2016 Today is my brother’s birthday! I was not with him when he died of a heart attack 11 years ago! He is always watching me to ensure I am safe and well. He laughs at me when my children are giving me a hard time.
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The last thing you said to me, Mom, was “I love you” as you reached out and squeezed my hand. I had no idea how close you were to your final breath, but I now realize that you knew it was your time to go. Taken far
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For all the clients I have helped in the journey of end of life. To my PSW staff that I have supported in this journey. To the families that I have and continue to support in the end of life journey.
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Legacy You are the thread, I am the needle Let us stick together the stories of your life You pick the fabric of each memory Select the vibrant colours and varied textures Collected from the dusty rag bag in the laundry room Or clipped from the love-worn
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Thank you to my clients, their families and my colleagues for helping me learn the art of hospice palliative care! I <3 what I do!!
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Hello Mr. Clarke, We wondered why we as a couple were going through the palliative journey. Well you are gone now but I can tell you I am working hard to make others’ journeys the best they can be with the schooling you pushed me to get
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I remember the bed the living room, I am glad it was there for all of us. The place you had spend your last couple of days before you went back to the hospital. We sat on it curled up with all the cousins. It was an
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12:30 am I stood in the bedroom of a sixty-four year old woman actively dying. Her 24 year old nephew and main caregiver by her side. Room was tiny and hot. A single bare lightbulb hung over the bed. A new family came and went by 2am.
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My Regret – That I was present as a Healthcare provider (RN) (liaison for the family) rather than as a daughter at my father’s bedside when he was dying. I also regret not informing him that he was dying – missed opportunity to allow each other to
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