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

Importance of relationships

Importance of relationships

I treasure you!

I treasure you!

To my Sweet [Name], You have given me a lifetime of memories as you fade away from me, I thank you for all the love, adventure and laughter I have to comfort me. I will continue to love your strength and smiles I get from you. I

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You’re my star

You’re my star

‘ I miss you dad, more than you know, But I look to you, above, for your strength, love + guidance. Thank you for ”freeing’ me- letting me fly- for being humble + a champion to me. You’re my star xoxo Always

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I miss my wife

I miss my wife

I miss my wife of (32 yrs) every day but I get comfort in knowing, I’ll be with her again. Some day soon!  

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I’m so lucky to call you my Mum

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, trust and so much more. I feel so lost some days + I wish you were there for me like in the past, but now it’s my turn to be

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A grateful resident

A grateful resident

I had Covid-19 and I nearly died. This made my daughter and my grandchildren realize that they still needed me. They decided that they would take care of me instead of me taking caring of them- it is their turn. This experience has given me a better

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Till death do us part

Till death do us part

I am so pleased that my wife is in Gilmore Lodge. I see her 4 times to feed her. It’s my best time. When I leave for home I’m like a zombie. After 68 yrs married. This is very difficult. She still says she loves and I

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I love you very much

I love you very much

Illegible [Name] missed you I would see you sometime okay I love you very much. [Illegible] Barbena

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I try to remind myself

I try to remind myself

I try to remind myself to seek joy and friendship even through these hard times. I believe that is what will get us through it <3

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I love you!

I love you!

I miss all my family. Can’t wait to see you all! I love you!

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Having been your wife has made me a better person!!

Having been your wife has made me a better person!!

For [Name], Today I give thanks that I’m your wife & for all the wonderful years we’ve shared together. I ask that God continues to give you strenght. Having been your wife has made me a better person!! Love you always

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