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

All Stories

All Stories

I wish it will go away for good

I wish it will go away for good

COVID affected each of us in many different ways. Financially mentally spiritually emotionally. I feel that COVID is not going away any time soon so we just have to live our normal life day by day. I feel that COVID has and still is taking away our

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COVID was a very trying time

COVID was a very trying time

COVID was a very trying time. Always keeping healthy to keep our residents safe & COVID free

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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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Hopeful for the future

Hopeful for the future

Grateful for such an amazing team of healthcare workers at Grove Park. Grateful that we made it through 3 waves of the pandemic without loss of life. Hopeful for the future.    

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Brought a cheery word to this quiet place

Brought a cheery word to this quiet place

My reflection.. is about [Name] who came to Grove Park Home to help with Anglican Church Services. [Name] was a gentle caring person who always brought a cheery word to this quiet place. Gladys

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A celebration of life

A celebration of life

A celebration of life an opportunity to be thankful for those in our lives. To remember to practice our Beliefs- To feel humble with their presence Missing their companionship  

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I’m thankful

I’m thankful

Mom moved into GP in August 2020. We feel blessed that she is here and being cared for. We’ve been praying for her every night knowing that it was been a huge adjustment with moving into LTC and dealing with the loneliness and isolation brought on by

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Thank you to all!

Thank you to all!

The last year and a half have been difficult for everyone and for so many different reasons. LTC residents have been cut off from their families for so much of the time. We know that God blessed my mother-in-law with compassion from the staff when we could

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So many of them reminded me

So many of them reminded me

I started work at GPH in the middle of the pandemic. I haven’t know ‘normal’ life for the residents and staff. I have seen many residents pass away some with family, some without. Neither is easy, every time we lost a resident it created a larger and

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There has been good too

There has been good too

There have been lots of hardships for so many during this pandemic, but there has been good too. I have learned lots about myself and those around me. I have learned to live simpler & love harder! I have held those I love so much closer <3

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