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

Love

Love

She came to our care for two weeks only

She came to our care for two weeks only

Recently a 6 year old girl died in our community…although she came to our care for 2 weeks only the bonding, planning and support that embraced this troubled, sad family brought out special reflections of love and compassion. Blessing all.

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I still have your voice in my head

I still have your voice in my head

My grandfather. I lost him 2 years ago. I want to say thanks that you called me one day before you died and talked to me. I could not be with you and take your hands at that day because of the distance, but I still have your

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It was all about this beautiful life

It was all about this beautiful life

I remember sharing the final moments of a young women’s life with the family. As they let her go, and they let go. Seeing the incredible amount of love and how at this time the family crisis and misgivings about each other fell away and it was

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Life goes on for your daughter

Life goes on for your daughter

Ma chere petite soeur to me manqué terriblement mais la vie continue pour la fille et too deux petite enfants maintenant que tu ne connais pas. Je t’aime la grande soeur. My dear little sister I miss you terribly, but life goes on for your daughter and your two

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We all loved her

We all loved her

A very special lady who came from very difficult beginnings but was so pleased to have come to our unit. Loved all of the staff, had some great giggles. Sad tears…prior to passing. We all loved her. To a dear cousin who passed away last Monday. She

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We shared a lifetime of love

We shared a lifetime of love

Maureen, my beloved partner, continued to grow during her final year of life. I was so glad to be with her; even though we were married only eight years, we shared a lifetime of love. She inspired so many people, and that continues now, as I grow

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He was only given a couple hours to live

He was only given a couple hours to live

Fred was my client for years as I worked in a PSW role – we had a wonderful professional relationship at the LTC facility. As time went on and I studied to be a nurse – I was doing one of my practicums at the local hospital.

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I miss her deeply

I miss her deeply

My daughter-in-law, Terina, who spent time scrap-booking and writing special letters to her children (13 and 14) to make sure they would remember her as they matured and recall all the wonderful times they had as a family as well as some intimate personal times she shared

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Her body lifted up

Her body lifted up

I remember “Helen” who was on our unit for a few weeks and always had family members at her bedside except the time of her death. I had this inner voice telling to go in her room she was taking her last few breaths. I sat with

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I told her how much I loved her

I told her how much I loved her

30 years ago my aunt Jessie passed away after suffering a terrible fall. I was able to sit with her during the last hour of her life. We were alone. I told her how much I loved her and thanked her for all of her teachings and

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