One of our participants has had a very ill daughter for many years. Over the years, her daughter has visited us at the center, enjoyed our entertainment, and always admired the jewelry that her mother made here. Our participant loves jewelry making and has made many necklaces for her daughter. It’s been so therapeutic for her to get involved in these art projects during these difficult years, and it was especially important to her to be able to give her daughter these gifts.

Sadly last week, her daughter passed away. She has been receiving a lot of support from the friends she has made here at the center, as well as our staff. There is nothing more difficult than losing a child and we will do whatever we can to help her through this time. One of my staff just informed me that for the wake, she has decided to have her daughter wear the jewelry she made for her here. What a meaningful gift she is able to give to her daughter – we hope that it gives her some comfort to leave her with something that she was able to create for her.