Lighthouse in the Harbour

02/18/2026

02/16/2026

Some journeys aren’t measured in miles, but in moments that touch the heart.
Whether I am at the bedside of someone I serve, or connecting through a screen , I can feel their presence - and it reminds me that connection travels far beyond distance 💛

Love , memory, and meaning always find there way back to us .
Through stories .
Through music.
Sometimes through a single question, asked at just the right moment .
Recently, a patient shared songs , from family road trips taken years ago.
Suddenly, the room- or the screen - was filled with more than music .
It filled with memory.
With love.
With a life still very much present .
Smiles appeared laughter bubbled up.
Sometimes, tears flowed.
For a few precious moments , they were carried back to joy, to love, to connection .

A gentle reminder that while life changes , the journey continues - like a yellow line on the highway , still guiding us forward .

So here’s a question:
If you could take one more road trip with people you love…
What song would you choose - to begin the journey….
Or to gently bring it home ?

This beautiful ladies response was “Sentimental Journey”!

Photo courtesy of:
Amanda Berthiaume Yunick

02/14/2026

Even in death, love remains

02/02/2026

“Gentle tools for little hearts carrying big grief.”

February is a month centered on love- but what happens when Valentines Day arrives and little hearts are breaking as they navigate death, loss , and grief ?
As adults , we struggle to make sense of loss.
Now imagine being a child- hurting deeply , without the words or understanding to explain what they are feeling .

During a month that celebrates love, some children are grieving someone they love dearly.
Their little hearts are broken , confused, and searching for comfort.
I’ve gathered 4 beautifully illustrated children’s books that gently explore death, loss , and grief- created especially for little hearts carrying big pain .
These stories can help open conversations and remind children that they are not alone .
I am deeply grateful to The Children’s Grief Foundation of Canada for their generous , free grief- support tools for children and families. Their colouring pages offer a quiet , comforting way for children to express feelings when words are hard to find .
Sometimes love looks like sitting in sadness.
Sometimes it looks like a story.
Sometimes it looks like crayons and quiet time together.
If this would support a child in your life , or someone else’s , feel free to message me.
I would be honoured to share their resources with you .
Because books can be Medecine .
❤️

02/01/2026

Gentle Reads For Hard
Moments

The Good Death- Suzanne B . O’Brien

A compassionate guide that demystifies dying and bring calm to a topic we’re often afraid to face .

This book offers clarity, comfort, and practical wisdom for anyone wanting to approach the end of life with less fear and more peace ❤️

01/21/2026

There comes a moment in end - of- life care when Medecine steps back, and something far more human steps forward….
I want to share one of those unforgettable experiences .

We are standing in the patients final weeks….
And for just a minute , he forgot he was in end of life care , and on comfort measures only .
His face lit up in a way that said everything.

That day, his children and grandchildren entered his room carrying his final wish- a simple piece of cake, a small celebration for all the birthdays yet to come .
His one daughter quickly said”Absolutely, not, Dad! You are a diabetic!!”

She looked at me , searching my face, wanting reassurance that she was doing the right thing.
Instead , I gently reminded her of something very important.

As long as the cake was given safely - with no risk of choking- he could absolutely have it.
It would not change the outcome , and this small wish was bringing him much comfort.

He was dying.
He knew he was dying.
And this is what he wanted .

So if your person wants the cake - yes.
If your person wants the shot of rum - yes.
If your person wants the cigarette- yes.

At the end of life, comfort isn’t only about Medecine.
Yes- medications are important to keep people comfortable .
But this post is about the moments beyond the Medecine : joy, love, and honouring wishes at the end of life .
Comfort is both
Medical and human ❤️


that matter

01/20/2026

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01/13/2026

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When someone receives a terminal diagnosis, or begins to decline from age or illness, something devastating often happens quietly, beneath the surface: they begin to lose their autonomy. Suddenly, everyone around them is telling them what they should feel, how they should think, how to cope, how to fight, even how to die. Grief, hope, acceptance, these are deeply personal experiences, but they often get drowned out by well-meaning voices trying to make sense of it all. In the process, the person at the center of it, the one living it, is often silenced.

We must do better. We have to protect a person’s right to decide what this chapter of their life looks like, no matter how uncomfortable it makes us. Their words, their wishes, and their boundaries matter up until their very last breath. Even if their choices don’t align with what we would want, they are still theirs to make. Dying is not something we get to do for someone else. What we can do is honor them with our presence, our listening, and our unwavering respect.

This is why conversation matters, real conversation. Talk to the people you love about what’s most important to them. Ask them what they want, how they feel, and what they fear. Be the person who listens in a way that makes them feel heard. And when they tell you, don’t rush to fix it or change it, just hold it. Carry their words like something sacred. Because in the end, the greatest act of love might not be saving someone, it might be showing up exactly as they have asked you to, even when your heart wants something different.

xo
Gabby

My book "The Conversation" can guide you toward having this difficult conversation.
You can find it here: https://a.co/d/9TUHqwL

01/07/2026

12/22/2025

Dear Family and Friends:

As Christmas approaches, I wanted to take a moment to reach out and say “Thank you”.
This past year has been one of deep meaning, challenge, and tenderness.
Walking alongside someone at the end of life has reminded me how powerful kindness, patience, and presence can be.
The support - whether through messages , understanding, practical help, or quiet compassion-
Has meant more than I can properly express.
As we move into the Christmas season, I’m holding a lot of gratitude . Gratitude for connection, for love and for the people who have shown up in ways both big and small.

I wish you a Peaceful and Gentle Christmas , and I hope the coming year brings you moments of rest, comfort and hope .

With heartfelt thanks
MERRY CHRISTMAS
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