Christmas ICU memory of hope and hospice volunteers
A personal Christmas memory from Neepawa honors volunteers in Palliative Care who stay by bedsides in hospitals. The writer recalls a wife’s stroke, a Christmas in the intensive care unit, and the gift of care, rest, and support provided by dedicated volunteers and staff.
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Health Sciences Centre
Charles Dickens
Kathryn
Neepawa
Light of Christ in us amid heavy snow
Observation notes praise Canada for peace and religious freedom amid two feet of snow and -28 C. The writer reflects on old winters, prays for distant nations Egypt Syria Lebanon and others, and urges believers to let their light shine and pray for the world.
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Syria
Lebanon
Canada
Jesus Christ
Christ
Did you ever imagine aging in our quiet retirement life
In a late night chat the couple recalls aging, long marriage, and unexpected realities. Ed and I, married 38 years, look forward to 40 while caring for four other adults and pets. The piece reflects on aging, mobility, independence, and daily domestic life in a humorous, reflective tone.
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