12/09/2025
Today I’m reminded of what a blessing it is to sit with those in long-term care, to hold space for families during palliative moments, and to walk beside loved ones who are preparing to leave this world behind.
To be invited into those intimate moments is both humbling and deeply honouring.
These are the places where earthly life slows down…
where dignity matters more than ever…
and where presence speaks louder than words.
As a chaplain, coach, and companion in these seasons, I am continually reminded that every person is still a person—fully human, fully deserving of love—no matter what their mind or body can no longer do.
A gentle word to anyone whose loved one no longer remembers you:
Please don’t give up on them.
Memory does not define their worth.
Their identity is not erased because their mind has changed.
They are still your parent, your spouse, your sibling, your friend—
the one who once lived vibrantly, laughed fully, and loved deeply.
Their reality may look different now…
but they still need connection.
They still need compassion.
They still need you.
Your presence—even when it feels unnoticed—brings comfort their soul still recognizes.
May we continue to honour our elders, love the vulnerable, and show up for those who can no longer show up for themselves.
There is no greater ministry than simply being present.