"My wee sister"

My wee sister's diagnosis on the third of January was such a shock to everyone and as her older sister I just wanted to make everything right for her. We shared a bedroom growing up and were the best of friends into adulthood along with our wee brother.

I spoke to her early on about Kilbryde Hospice but she wasn't ready to consider it as she had to have a major operation before any treatment could begin and she was hopeful. Unfortunately, things deteriorated rapidly and we had to watch her endure two major operations in a large Glasgow Hospital. The day she was transferred home we had the discussion about Kilbryde Hospice again and I went straight up and met Lizanne who listened to everything that had happened, and we agreed to refer her for home complimentary therapies.

Sine came out to assess her but again things progressed rapidly and she was admitted before she had any home visits. I cannot tell you what a relief this was to all her family after the lack of basic care we had witnessed at the hospital. Every single member of the medical staff, clinical services, pastoral care, receptionists, catering and housekeeping staff played a part in helping all of our family the three weeks she was there and treated my sister with the care, compassion and respect she deserved and I will be forever grateful to you all. We have been fundraising for the Hospice and will continue to do so as we want to help other families who desperately need the love and care shown to us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, xx