by Liz Webley | Jun 1, 2023 | How We Help
The unforgettable day that changed my life was August 27, 1998. That day, my husband, Dick Van Rooyen was killed while working on Highway 401 with his road construction crew. A young driver who fell asleep at the wheel crashed into Dick as he was placing pylons to...
by Liz Webley | Jan 24, 2019 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care, How We Help
At the last monthly Volunteer Family Guide Teleconference, each participant spoke about an aspect of their current experiences. We talk about our children, grandchildren, gardens, holidays. We were asked how the new season of autumn affects us, and I excitedly spoke...
by Liz Webley | Feb 23, 2016 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care, Volunteers
“Why would anyone try to find their long lost relatives?” as my son Rick loves to point out. My story begins as a six-year-old immigrant child who came to Canada in 1948 (I am giving away my age!) with my parents and younger brother. My sixth birthday was celebrated...