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

All Stories

All Stories

I couldn’t

I couldn’t

I couldn’t go to my group anymore and I couldn’t see my cousin. We couldn’t go out for lunch anymore. I sat in my bedroom doorway, so I could see the tv; I couldn’t leave my room. I missed my cousin and I missed people. Bill

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Life doesn’t always go the way you want it to

Life doesn’t always go the way you want it to

Life doesn’t always go the way you want it to. When things don’t go the way you want, they can’t always be changed even if you try. And then you need to accept ‘ what is” and make the best of it! Life is a funny thing.

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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 wonder

I wonder

I wonder if we will ever go back to ”normal” A Resident

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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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Don’t fear change

Don’t fear change

Book of Hope The Word of God life can change in minutes Even in hard times fear can be silenced sickness conquered peace found in Jesus Don’t fear change, fear staying the same

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I miss you so much

I miss you so much

Dear Dad, I miss you so much. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. What I would do just to hold you one more time. Until we meet again, Your loving daughter.

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I miss

I miss

I miss my mom. She is far away I miss my child <3

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Grateful for vaccinations!

Grateful for vaccinations!

Grateful for vaccinations!

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Thank you for all the memories

Thank you for all the memories

Thank you for all the memories. All the laughter and banter. I can’t believe you’re gone

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