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

Gratitude

Gratitude

My rock in life

My rock in life

Is of having an amazing mother who made me the person I am today. Your courage to raise 11 kids on your own at a time when it wasn’t the norm. Ensuring we all got an education and were prepared for the world. Thank you for being

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We had so much yet to do

We had so much yet to do

…is of my best friend and colleague who died too soon. We had so much yet to do. I was honoured and grateful that I visited with my friend 3 weeks prior to her death. Everything seemed like it was going to be OK until she asked

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Dad misses you

Dad misses you

Mom, I was so lucky to have you as my mother. I was honoured to be holding you when you died. It’s now been 6 months and I think only now am I understanding grief. Dad misses you so much. So do I & Mark Love your

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You live in me

You live in me

“I love you forever, I like you for always, as long as I’m living, my baby you’ll be” Michael – Thank you for giving me the strength & courage I need every day. Thank you for reminding me that life is a gift, it is precious and

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When it is your time, you have to get off

When it is your time, you have to get off

Three years ago, I lost my baby son at the age of 19 ½ years in an accident. I am still grieving but I am thankful that as a mother and family, we gave him the best in life – love, education, travel, language, moral ethical principles

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I can’t thank you enough

I can’t thank you enough

Dad, I miss you and love you. I can’t thank you enough for all the gifts you have given. Your special little angel.

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You were so much more to me

You were so much more to me

They call you a citizen of the world, given up at birth to be raised by staff and strangers. Transients through your life. You suffered gross indignities in a flawed institution system where you were less than others. You were so much more to me. I wish

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He just slipped away

He just slipped away

My dad died in 2010 from COPD & renal failure. He decided against dialysis & his passing was quick & very peaceful. We held his hand as he just slipped away. It was on his terms and I will be forever grateful for that. I still miss

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We held hands

We held hands

Looking back, I feel fortunate that I was able to make it back home & sit with mom in the hospital (5 hr drive home). We held hands & I sat beside her as she took her last breath & went to heaven.

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I have learned so much

I have learned so much

My friends in long term care, it has indeed been an honour and a privilege to be with you on this final journey on earth. I miss you all for your uniqueness, your story, and I have learned much from you as you shared your life here

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