A brother deeply missed

A brother deeply missed

by Tera Colville In June of 2021, we all gathered to celebrate Father’s Day and our father’s birthday for the weekend at our parents’ home in the Haliburton Highlands. When Jamie left for his work week that Sunday, we hugged him and told him we loved him, not knowing...
A mother’s story

A mother’s story

by Marlyn Quast-Frank“Larger than life”. That is how most of Colton’s friends and family have described him since he unexpectedly left this world. He lived his short life to the fullest and is remembered most for his kind and loyal heart, gentle and dedicated spirit,...
Twenty years of hope, healing… and more

Twenty years of hope, healing… and more

by Threads of Life founders Shirley Hickman, Executive Director and Sharon Freeman, CoordinatorWhen Tim Hickman died in 1996 and Amanda Peat in 2000, there was no support system for our families. Sharon and Shirley were connected to each other through the common need...