forget-me-not appeal
At Hospice of the North Country, we’re privileged to witness the profound impact of our care on patients and their families every day. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the generosity of donors like you to continue providing compassionate care to those facing end-of-life challenges. We’re honored to share with you a heartfelt family testimonial that speaks to the remarkable impact of hospice care on the lives of those we serve. Michael Trombley has graciously shared his story to express his deep appreciation for the care his beloved wife, Kim, received from our hospice team. Kim was diagnosed with a terminal illness, and as her health declined, our team was there to provide unwavering support and comfort to her and her family during this difficult time. Your generosity helps us provide vital services to patients and families living in the North Country. Your donation, no matter the size, will help us continue to offer compassionate care, bereavement support, and respite care to patients and families in need. We are deeply grateful for your ongoing support, which makes a significant difference in the lives of those we serve. Your donation will not only help us continue to provide exceptional care but also bring hope and comfort to many. Your donation will make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families like the Trombley family, who have relied on our care during their most vulnerable moments.
Kim was a person that loved with all her heart. She would rather be alone than surrounded by bad company. She may have appeared thick-skinned, but she wasn’t. Kim kept it all inside. You will never find someone with a bigger heart. Kim was a pillar of strength for many people and that caused her a lot of stress. But Kim kept on smiling even when she was exhausted.
I first met Kim at her husband’s funeral (Daryl Johnson). Little did Kim and I know that we would meet again at work, the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, and end up getting married. Together we had eight kids with different marriages. Kim treated everyone the same and couldn’t get enough time with the grandkids. She loved having them spend the night, crawling around the floor together, playing games or sleeping in bed with her. The grandkids loved picking her cherry tomatoes and eating them.
Kim became sick the last year of her life and spent a lot of time in the hospital. She never gave up and always had that smile on her face. Then, Kim went to the hospital on December 4th. December 20th Kim told me that she wanted to go home. On the 21st Kim came home. Hospice came in on the 22nd and made Kim comfortable. Kim passed away December 23rd at 1:41 AM. I was broken and didn’t know what to do. Hospice was great. They have helped me with every step in taking care of everything. They have made this sad time for me manageable and kept my head on straight. Hospice has been great. I miss my little chicken wead (Kim).
P.S. When Kim passed, Hospice treated Kim with respect and dignity. They called the funeral home and stayed afterwards making sure everybody was okay. Hospice still calls and checks on me. It is a great organization; it’s just too bad we meet this way. Again, thank you for everything.
Written by Michael Trombley