I waited in anticipation of what was

on a journey of various forms of hope‟.

Journeys of Hope

ahead, unsure, a little frightened,

And, whether it is a desired or undesired

By Sandi Moneta, Primary Nurse

happy, and anxious...the staff at

journey, we walk together, giving each

Strong Memorial waited with me,

other the support, reassurance and

"We all travel in our own unique

patiently, providing me with a place to

comfort needed for each situation...all

wait, giving me updates along the way,

within this humble home on 994 Long

way, with memories behind us and

softly informing me along the way that

Pond Rd. Happy 10th Anniversary!

dreams up ahead and a brand new

Laura was ok and that the baby was

beginning each day"

almost here, we paced and waited...her

journey was almost complete...and then

A baby‟s first cry...a resident‟s

I heard Isabella‟s first cry, her first

last breath...renewing hope where hope

breath in her new world...oh what an

was suddenly taken away.

overwhelming feeling, tears of joy and

Being present for loved ones as

relief were shed...a new life, a new

they vigil at the bedside of their loved

journey! Returning to Journey home,

one they are about to say good bye to, is

my Journey Home family was there to

a privilege....a gift. Families wait in

embrace, comfort and reassure me,

J

anticipation of what lies ahead, unsure,

offering tons of hugs and a lots of

many questions are asked, they are

New Grandma‟ advice! Isabella Hope‟

ourney

frightened, saddened and anxious...we

Braid - born December 6th. During and

wait with

at the time of

Home is Celebrating

them,

Isabella‟s birth

patiently.

, I was blessed

Ten Years of Caring.

A candle is

to be able to

lit and a

Please, join us for a

feel the true

tear cloth is

meaning of the

Rededication

placed on

"Parallel of

the pillow,

new life and

Ceremony-

a very

death", first

reverent

Saturday, May 16th

hand,

time

something we

at 10am.

resonates

always talk to

throughout

families about

Parking is available

the house. Embracing the family, we

at Journey Home.

remind them that their loved ones are

at Hope Lutheran on

Dean and Tammie Myslivecek

ok, they are at peace and that their

lost their first born son, Daniel, in July

Vintage La.

journey is almost complete... then the

of 2006 and suffered through the illness

time comes when their loved one takes

of their daughter Abigal not long

Come help us wrap our

their last breath...silence and tears, the

after...many hopes and dreams were

anticipation ends. Volunteers and staff

arms around our home

suddenly taken away from this young

are present to now embrace, comfort,

family. With the help of this gracious

and its ministry!

offer a hug, a chair to sit on, a Kleenex

community, and my extended family at

to wipe their tears...and to softly

Journey Home, the Extreme Hope

reassure them that their loved one is

Project, a renewed hope‟ is being given

safely home, the hope‟ of a peaceful

to this very deserving family. Their

death has been achieved. As I anxiously

small home is being rebuilt to better suit

awaited the birth of my first grandchild,

their needs.

We each live this life