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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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The kindness bestowed upon me

The kindness bestowed upon me

The kindness bestowed upon me by another human being.

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He left an imprint on my life

He left an imprint on my life

Tony and his family – a vibrant 19 year old who loved his dog and his new car – who truly taught me how to “care’! He left an imprint on my life forever!

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Space to let the tears flow

Space to let the tears flow

Space to reflect, to let the tears flow, to let go. We run so hard all day long on the job, caring for our ones near the end-of-life. How healing to take this time out here today for me!

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Remember peace

Remember peace

Learning that peace has been with me all along. Knowing peace will stay with me and give me the strength in those hard moments. Remember peace.

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It’s hard watching people die for a living

It’s hard watching people die for a living

The moment it occurred to me that it’s hard watching people die for a living, but a beautiful thing watching them live right until they die.

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I felt so privileged

I felt so privileged

Caring for a coworker as she was dying. I felt so privileged that someone whom I had worked along side for many years would trust me enough to allow me to be a part of her final journey. Thank you Carol.

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I honour you and hold you in the light

I honour you and hold you in the light

Sherry, Cody, Justin, French, Ashley… So young to be taken from this earth with endocarditis, an infectious complication of your suffering from addiction to prescription opioids. Today I honour you and hold you in the light. Thank you for sharing with me, teaching me, trusting me. I

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Is this it?

Is this it?

He looked at me and asked “Is this it?” I looked at him, my eyes dewy with compassion and took his hand saying “It very well could be.” He squeezed my hand, struggling to breath he said “I just want you to know it have been my

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I didn’t fully understand

I didn’t fully understand

Being present/but not present at the same time when my dad was actively dying. I didn’t fully understand as a daughter or a new nurse. Year later, palliative care is my focus so I can hopefully help others understand what is happening and feel supported.

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