Monthly Archives: May 2014

Our society isn’t set up for lengthy health issues. When one of a two-income family cannot work, financial stress builds. And quickly. Last year around this time, the amazing community (minor hockey, friends, family) surrounding Jim and his family held … Continue reading →

Waiting for a heart for almost 17 months, Jim and his family have had to adjust to some little things, and some big things. Little things like Jim realizing he can’t mow the lawn, and his son stepping up to … Continue reading →

Jim had pneumonia about 15 years ago, and the infection went to his heart causing damage. Today, Jim suffers with congestive heart failure, which is essentially a weakness of the heart that leads to a buildup of fluid in the … Continue reading →

A friend recently posted (Facebook) her experience at the Ministry of Transportation. It seems that the young man ahead of her was asked if he’d like to be an organ donor. His reply? “No way. I’m too young for that!” … Continue reading →

Today is Marah’s birthday. She doesn’t really want to celebrate. She wants life to start again — without the crazy amount of stress she, Jim and her family live with every day. Marah wants the simple things that many of … Continue reading →

Over the last couple of years, Jim and Marah have been overwhelmed by the support they’ve received from friends and family. The community surrounding them have stepped up on so many occasions to offer physical labour and to lift spirits. … Continue reading →

There’s been a lot of talk lately about “presumed consent” and organ donation. (This means that you wouldn’t have to sign up to be an organ donor, because everyone would be already). While this is a good idea, it’s not … Continue reading →

Jim is only 47 years old. He’s the guy that always stepped up to help you, stayed to chat, championed anything and everything that his kids were up to — all with the most amazing cheer. Can you imagine what … Continue reading →