Wednesday, January 13, 2016
A thank you to the many people involved in Sandra's care:
The family of Sandra McLean would like to thank the many people involved in her care; who provided support and friendship; and who ensured her final wishes were respected and followed. Thanks to Dr. Pio and the many people at Killarney hospital & clinic (nurses, lab & x-ray, dietary, house keeping, reception, etc) who showed such compassion and great care; the many staff and departments at BRHC and CancerCare in Brandon who all provided exceptional care; the ladies with the "Look Good, Feel Good" program who helped her feel better about herself and feel pampered; Romnie at Ultimate Hair Centre for her upbeat attitude and for finding such a perfect match for hair (wig); the many coworkers of the past (nursing) and present (The Red Apple) who were like family to Sandra and gave a sense of normalcy to her life; the many neighbours and friends who checked in on her regularly, went for road trips, had the quilt sent to her, and gave her support in many ways (listening, sending cards, calling); the coffee girls for their support; and all those who were there in any other way while she needed you. Please know that Sandra appreciated every single gesture of support from each level of health care, from family, from coworkers, and from friends. Sandra appreciated Dr. Moller's cheery, sunny face – it brightened Sandra's spirits; Dr. du Plooy's quiet sense of humor - it made her giggle; Dr. Bashir's speed with which he targeted the Cancer so quickly to shrink a tumor and his frank discussions; the kindness & professionalism of the ER doctors (Drs. DeCosse, Benade, Wareham, Pham, and Adamson – hope we didn't miss anyone and that we spelled your names right!); surgeons involved in port insertion (Drs. Goosen and Forsythe); Audiology department for regular screening; Hospitalist Dr. Minders for her well placed humor, fantastic artwork (drawing of body and tumors), and professionalism in helping Sandra and the family at every step of the way during her hospitalizations; Drs. Nkosi and Boon with their kindness, attention to Sandra and advice to the family; staff at Brockie Donovon for their compassion, patience and professionalism; Kim Lewarne (Celebrant) for putting together a beautiful Celebration of Sandra's life; Craig Vint for arranging things at the cemetery and meeting up with family to mark the grave site; Dana & Perry Fisher for clearing snow at the cemetery; and to anyone we have missed. We appreciate everyone and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
After her passing, we are all grateful to the many caring gestures of support: the cards, flowers, snacks, meals, messages of support and phone calls. Knowing that so many people cared for Sandra and are there for us, is comforting to all of us.
