Testimonials

Please pass along my appreciation to your staff for the compassionate care they provided to my Dad and our family this past month.  It means a lot to us, and was a big help to us.  We are so glad my Dad could stay at the Trillium House during his last few weeks of life and receive hospice care from your staff.  

When he passed away Friday night,  Jamie from Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice was there to help ease my Dad into the afterlife.  She really went above and beyond to do all that she could to help my Dad pass with dignity, and made a difficult situation so much more bearable for me.

Thanks once again. I will highly recommend your services to any friends who have a dying parent or loved one.

During our time with Lake Superior Hospice they helped us deal with every possible emotion.  I cannot explain to you what it is like to watch someone you love take their last breath.  Hospice brought peace and comfort during and after that life changing experience.  They truly are compassionate to the loved one and everyone involved.  Their kind words, personal touch and care is overwhelming.  I want to thank Lynn, Peggy, Mary Ellen, and Sarah who brought so much comfort to me during a sad time in my life.  I will never forget your presence and it reinforces that there truly are angels on earth.  God Bless You.

The members of my family either seem to die fairly young or live to a ripe old age. My own experience has been the latter. I have been very healthy and have had limited exposure to hospitals and doctors in general. If not for the help of hospice with my mom’s management, my stress level would have been intolerable. I can’t thank hospice for their care, knowledge, and sensitivity. 

Thank you from our hearts for all the love, care and support during the past few months. You answered questions and came at the times you were needed-both day and night. We appreciate that there are people like you to help us through the darkest and most difficult times in our life. He looked forward to your visits even if he gave you a hard time once in a while. 

It has been a year of firsts since my sweet husband passed away. The group and bereavement services coordinator and the structured grief group literature I was given has allowed me to understand and cope with my vast array of feelings during this grief journey. I am especially grateful for the information I can use on a daily basis to give me a comforting perspective and an assurance that I am not alone.

To the team at Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice,

I wanted to thank you all for helping our family through some difficult weeks. Your team’s responsiveness and breadth of skills was much appreciated. We felt well attended to throughout the process and in the end my mom’s passing could not have been more peaceful thanks to the attentive pain management of your team. I particularly appreciated the willingness of chaplain Chad to meet with my dad and me on short notice and to laugh with us – this laughter was part of our process. Thanks also to Jamie for the extra time she took with us on the first bad day, and for sharing some of our pain (and pictures of Pork chop). Karla’s ongoing care and concern were steadying. We deeply appreciated efforts by your care aid to honor my mom’s dignity and life long obsession with cleanliness and kept hair. Finally I wanted to thank the nurse who was with us as my mom passed on – your gentleness with us and in preparing my mom’s body and your patience as we said a long goodbye were much appreciated. To others I’ve not named here, know that we thank you too. The work you do is sacred and important. 

“I am not sure how all might have gone for us if you had not become a part of our family. I had no idea how hospice interacted in this situation. I found out how you are supportive, organized and insightful as we progressed. You helped me be relaxed and organized with my responsibilities. You were right on time increasing care as her pain needed to be controlled. I am so glad and grateful that you became a part of our family. “

My late husband spent such a short time under the care of Lake Superior Hospice because he passed away so quickly. However that brief experience convinced me that hospice is an important part of quality of life in our last days. Jerry received kind, caring attention. This was my first in-person experience with the death of a loved one, and it was a comfort to me and to our family to have the hospice nurse assisting in his care. 

Last September your group walked into our lives when we asked for help and his doctor signed him into hospice care. We soon came to believe that there TRULY are angels that walk this earth. What a blessing you all are!! (Especially in the time of covid when I could find no help with respite care.)

He so looked forward to visits and would often ask me “Is anyone coming today?” When Chuck Tooman asked as he did at the end of every visit “Is there anything I can do for you?” he responded with, “You could bring me some ice cream.” This, 3 times Chuck arrived with some and they had a dish at the dining room table. That too, was a blessing!

So ~ for 8 months we were part of your beautiful group of compassionate people who helped us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. And most importantly to us both, allowed Dad to end his days in the house he built and loved. 

Words cannot express our deep gratitude for everything you did ~ and continue to do for me!

I’m not sure how all might have gone for our family if you had not become a part of our family. I had no idea how hospice interacted in this situation. I found out how you are supportive, organized, and insightful as we progressed you helped me be relaxed and organized with my responsibilities. You were right on time increasing care as her suffering needed to be controlled. I am so glad and grateful that you become a member of our family. To say thank you is hardly enough but it comes from my heart. 

Thank you to all the special people that took care of my grandma. She was happy when you came to see her. We all love you.

There are no words to express the gratitude we feel for all of you. Every member of your team went above and beyond for him, and we will never forget that you did. 

Thank you to all who took care of Dan during his time at home under your care. You were tender, caring, supportive, kind, gentle and compassionate with not only him but our family.

We thank you and send our deepest gratitude. 

They did everything to make her as comfortable as she could be. Everyone was gentle with her and they explained everything to us. Although this is not my first rodeo; I had them six years ago when my dad died. That’s why I chose them again. They’re the best we have here and they do a great job. They were kind and supportive to all of us, all of the time, every day-even when she passed. 

“You helped her transition with dignity. It brought so much comfort to us to know how much you really cared for her and that she was never in pain. Words really cannot describe how thankful we are.”

Calling hospice is not giving up… it is the opposite. For my wife it meant a high quality of life and care from loving, committed, and thoughtful professionals. I am forever grateful.

Hospice Care Team,

I wanted to thank you for the heartful care – I know heartful isn’t a word but I don’t find one in English that says ‘ our hearts were full and you filled in the crevasses created by illness. The journey was amazing to travel with mom…. and knowing you were there to carry the load in ways we could not know until the end. 

I know Hospice staff – all. of. you – were called to this work. I’ve sensed two times now that I could sit with someone, if needed, so they’re not alone. The JOY of healing through death, the lilac Lavendar bath, respect, dignity, has paved the way to grief. After such a long illness, the relief is real. It’s the memories that will eventually bring about the poignant moments, the time when Mom was actively Mom. 

Your heartfelt sympathy is appreciated. I know you really understand. 

For eight months, we were a part of your beautiful group of compassionate people who helped us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. And most importantly, allowed our loved one to end his days in the house he built and loved. 

“Even though it was just for a short time, it was a blessing that we chose you to help us through his last days. I think it made him at ease. Having the nurse explain everything on what to expect made it easier for me and knowing you will be there for myself and the boys is comforting to know.”

Our family would like to extend our sincere thanks & gratitude for all of the care your team provided during his short time at home on hospice care. From the beginning of intake to the nurses, aides, spiritual care and bereavement, you are all very special angels. You all made his last days comfortable up until his passing. The lavender ceremony was so very special for me. Thank you for giving us the time with him after he passed. Thank you again for the exceptional care you gave him and all of the support and comfort you gave our family.

Words are inadequate to express our deep appreciation for the wonderful compassionate care our mother recieved from Lake Superior Hospice. You are all angels on earth. Mom died in comfort and with dignity. God bless you all.

I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking such great care of my hero, my Uncle John.  It gave me peace of mind to know that my nanna had so much help from your staff, and to know that my uncle was taken care of.  Thank you so much.

Thank you all for everything you did to help assist us with the care for our mom and the support that was offered to us. Special thanks to Anna for being an amazing person with the kindest heart. We appreciate you all so much. You made a difficult time a little easier. We will never forget how kind you were. 

Words cannot express the amount of warmth, kindness and compassion that you extended to my father, my family and myself during the time my father was in your care. Thank you all for helping me navigate the last days of his life. It is appreciated more than you know. 

We Sincerely thank you for helping us keep our dad comfortable. You do amazing work. It was wonderful to work with a team of compassionate, caring, loving professionals. You are amazing angels who will always be remembered.