Some encouragement – Good News!

Words of encouragement from a daughter:

Hi all,

I would like to offer heartfelt thanks for the care and planning that has been taken to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents of Primrose Gardens and Menno Place.  This must be an incredibly difficult time to be working in elder care, and I am sincerely grateful for all you do.

I talk to my mother every day, and she would also like to express her thanks for the measures that have been put in place to keep her and my dad safe.  In some ways, the new regime is actually helpful for them because of their mobility issues.  They love having the bistro morning fare and the noon meal delivered to their door, and my mother really loves the programming on the Menno TV channel.  She is enjoying John Dyck’s hymn singing (she sings along) and encouraging words, and the armchair exercise class.  They are looking forward to a time when they can all be together at the noon meal again, but in the meantime they are content to live life in their apartment.

Thanks again!

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To the Staff at Menno Place

Our dad is a resident in Menno Home. Late last week he sustained a fractured hip followed by surgery at the hospital across the street. He is now back home, in your care for which we are extremely grateful.

Our dad never wanted to go to the “home” but as he suffered increasingly from dementia we knew it was the best place for him. It has not been easy releasing him to this awful disease.  Dementia is not kind to anyone – not to dad, not to us and not to you who look after him. For the past two years you have cared for him compassionately and helped mom on so many occasions as she had to leave him again and again when it was time to say goodby for the day.

Now, as dad is possibly facing his last days on earth, we are not able to be with him. This grieves us and we are not quite sure how to navigate this reality. Was it not for Covid, we would be with him there right now!  Perhaps it is fitting that you who have cared for him, looked after his needs, monitored his health and comforted him on our behalf are now also tasked with this final act of grace and mercy.  May you do so knowing that we honor you and are grateful for your kindness, attentiveness and competence.

Dad did not want to linger – he has wanted to go to his heavenly home for a long time. As a family we are praying that it may be soon so that he can see Jesus face to face and “know his purpose” again.

With gratitude and appreciation, his family

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Here’s an encouraging text from another daughter: