Having
experienced a loss, in which Becky’s loved one was fortunate to die in
dignity within the care of a hospice, she will never forget the feeling when they
walked through the doors; the load of grief, uncertainty and sadness was lifted
even just a little by the atmosphere and full-service facility. It was a
bright and beautiful facility, very similar to the proposed plan for Jessica's House that provided all the amenities of home, with loving compassionate care
and support from the staff and amazing volunteers. The facility
was full service, helping at every stage with programs and services that extend through
the bereavement experience.
Every region, city and town should really be equipped with such a needed
centre to help navigate the last stages of life with medical services, dignity,
care and respect.
Becky
is a ceramic artist, with a studio in Kitchener, and she sees it as an honour
to help support Jessica's House. Donating a piece of art that she hand
made is really a very small gesture, and she hopes it will help bring such a
great facility to the area. Her mother grew up in the Hensall /Exeter area,
and she has many many fond memories as a child visiting her grandmother;
it is such a great community. 