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

Love

Love

I am filled with gratitude and love

I am filled with gratitude and love

I am filled with gratitude and love for the strong beautiful women in my life and the good doctor I’ve seen for almost 40 years

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To my beloved resident

To my beloved resident

To my beloved resident, C- Christ O- Offers V- Victory I- In D- Disease Miss you, love you <3

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Just to tell you just how much I love you

Just to tell you just how much I love you

[illegible] Just to tell you just how much I love you and hope you care.

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I love you more than you will ever know

I love you more than you will ever know

For [name], I love you more than you will ever know. Love Mum (Maureen).

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I love you so much

I love you so much

Gran, I love you so much. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories we’ve shared together. You are such an amazing person and have always been the best grand mother! xoxo

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I remember your laugh

I remember your laugh

I remember your laugh and radiating smile, the dark of your hair and the warmth of your hugs that always made me feel like everything was going to be OK. You fought long and hard Mom, the Drs. gave you 3 to 6 months when they diagnosed

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Grandpa, I promise I’ll make a great nurse someday

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 a Long Term Care facility. I visited him quite a lot, and each time before I left, he told me that I would make a great nurse. During his final

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Love you always

Love you always

Mom, I miss you and <3 you always. You, without knowing, steered me into this path. Your final months live with me as I care for patients and families. Love you & miss you ALWAYS XXX

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Life is not forever

Life is not forever

Hey Doria, It’s been a while. I can still hear your voice in my head. I was there a lot, but I was also there that last night. I was the last person who saw you alive. You’ll always be one of the best friends I’ve ever

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Being open to the Divine Source

Being open to the Divine Source

Two men who inspire me among many others in my hospice work – thank you to Henri and Geo. You both continue to guide me form the other side! Little did I know when Henri’s writings inspired me to study palliative care that I would help to

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