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Catherine Richnak
MidMichigan Home Care Patient
Merrill, Michigan
"I just laughed at my therapist when she asked me to take a walk, but she actually got me walking. I walked and then I cried. We all cried."
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John Pinner, 1965-2008
Avid fisherman and hospice client
Midland, Michigan
"When you were with John, you were making memories. John lived. John really lived. John lived it to the end."
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Judy Watts
Called on hospice care so he could die peacefully at home
Riverdale, Michigan
"Our biggest prayer was that Dick would die peacefully at home. I could not have asked for more."
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Loring Hock and Kathy Kablik
New Husband and Hospice Patient
Midland, Michigan
"Loring and Kathy’s story also demonstrates how each and every moment of life is sacred and should be enjoyed to the fullest."
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Wesly Dockham
Son of hospice patient Heather Rohn
Sumner, Michigan
"The morning after she passed, Wesly saw a beautiful butterfly and he said, ‘Bye, Mama.’"
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Joe Smith, 1989-2008
‘Amazing kid’ and palliative care/hospice patient
Gladwin, Michigan
"He was an amazing kid. While he was the one with the illness, we were the ones receiving constant love from him."
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Valerie Stamm
New Mother of Twin Boys and Home Care Recipient
Alma, Michigan
"Our Home Care nurse was heaven sent! She was so knowledgeable and comforting. Just to see her smiling face when I was so tired was amazing."
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Jessica and Alissa
Sisters and Campers at ‘Camp Warm Hearts’
Crystal, Michigan
"The most important part of camp was talking to people who understood me and learning how to share my feelings in bad times. I have help now."
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