A Cleator Moor woman has got crafty for Hospice at Home West Cumbria to say thank you for the care she and her son received from the charity.
Pauline Grears’ son David cared for by the hospice in 2022, receiving end-of-life care including complementary therapy sessions. After he died, Pauline was referred to the charity’s family and bereavement team for one-to-one support.
Cindy Hoten, complementary therapist at Hospice at Home West Cumbria: said: “Once Pauline’s one-to-one sessions were complete an internal referral was made for her to have Reiki from me to help her physically relax and come to terms with where she is in her own grieving process.”
Despite mobility becoming an issue, Pauline busied herself making items including woollen palm hearts, angel keyrings and painted pebbles, which she donates to Hospice at Home West Cumbria to bring comfort to palliative patients, their family members and the bereaved.
Pauline said: “Thank you so much for the love and care you have given me over the last weeks. It has helped me a great deal. Cindy and Hospice at Home have given me, David and the family so much support over the last two years and it has been invaluable.
“I can’t thank you all enough, you are all angels in disguise. I know I still have a long way to go but you have truly made a difference to me at the worst time in my life. Words really aren’t enough.”
Cindy added: “Pauline has been going through an incredibly difficult time, yet she has shown such strengths, love and positivity. It is inspiring that in a time of feeling so much grief, she is able to spread light and joy to people of West Cumbria.”
Pauline’s handmade items are available at the Therapy and Information Centre on Finkle Street in Workington, while stocks last, and are available for a small contribution to the charity.
