What a year. Here are Some of my favourite and memorable photos.
Life this year reminded us the importance of family and relationships. My mother’s words that you can’t buy health, was never more true and we all had to re-evaluate what was really important and what/who gave our life meaning.
Personally, it was a hard year. The loss of my Uncle Hugh was very sad 😢 and I experienced first hand his funeral service online, my heart breaking as I saw his wife, Debby alone in the church with only her Pastor present.
Professionally, I think it was the hardest year that I have worked in palliative care. Many days during the isolation and hospital lockdowns, my heart broke as I tried to comfort patients who felt very alone, and families who were worried they would never see their loved one again. Sadly many did not. If there had been a year, I really wanted to walk away and retire, it was 2020; but my concern and care for the patients and the wonderful colleagues I work with kept me returning each day. I know there were thousands of health workers around the world 🌎 that had an impossible and unrelenting sadness daily and my heart and prayers go out to them.
Positively, Roderick and I are blessed to have our immediate family close at hand and time with our precious grandchildren and David, Bec and Michael made life’s moments still entertaining and fun as we learnt new ways of spending time together.
My faith in God’s love and care remains steadfast and I know his grace sustained and strengthen me during some very difficult days. I pray that 2021 will bring us all hope as we open new doors of opportunity to connect with those we love, near and far.
Happy New Year 🥳❤️🙏😘🤗
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