by adminThreadsofLife | Oct 17, 2024 | Our Family Stories
By Emily Stoneman Dad: one who loves, supports, guides, encourages and inspires his child. My dad was all those things and more. My Dad was not just a parent; he was my guiding light, my source of strength, and my unwavering support. My dad never missed any milestone...
by adminThreadsofLife | Sep 12, 2024 | Our Family Stories
by Elwin Watts (with thanks to Charles McKay for his friendship and support) September 21, 1994: A day that was supposed to be like all the others! Waking early to another beautiful September day on Prince Edward Island, I quickly readied for a long workday. Nothing...
by adminThreadsofLife | Sep 5, 2024 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care
People often connect grief with death. But in fact the word has a much broader meaning, particularly for Threads of Life and its members. This excerpt from the Volunteer Family Guide Resource and Training Manual delves deeper into the meaning of grief and the wide...
by adminThreadsofLife | Jul 10, 2024 | Volunteers
There are many different paths to healing. For Threads of Life volunteer Katie Giesbrecht, sharing her personal experience has proved to be one of those paths. Katie is a Threads of Life volunteer speaker and a newly-trained Volunteer Family Guide. She has also helped...
by adminThreadsofLife | May 30, 2024 | How We Help
by Dylan Angus My dad was an amazing person. He grew up relatively poor and had to work for every single thing he ever had. He was a devoted father to me, my sister, and my stepbrother. He was an amazing son to my grandmother, Danna. He was a loyal friend, the most...