Home Instead
Senior Care recently hosted an evening with Imelda Butler, author of “Be Not Afraid…..I go before
You”, a compilation of short stories of love and loss written by partners,
parents, children, siblings and friends who have been bereaved.
The evening,
held in the Book Centre, was the brainchild of Danette Connolly, Director of
Care at Home Instead Senior Care, which will donate €2 to Waterford Hospice
Movement for every copy of the book purchased in May and June.
“Be Not Afraid…I
go before you” was inspired by the loss of Imelda’s husband, John, and
intended as a healing resource for those who have been bereaved.
According to
Danette Connolly, “The purpose of the evening was to focus on a wonderful Irish
publication which brings understanding, healing, hope and insight to the reader
who is bereaved as they acknowledge and reflect upon other stories from similar
circumstances, and at the same time raise funds for such a worthy cause as the
Waterford Hospice movement.”
“Everyone, at
some time in their lives, will be affected by the loss of a loved one. This book is a real consolation for any of us
who have found ourselves in this situation.
Contributors to the book recount their very emotive and personal
experiences and gives assurance to the reader that they are not alone.”
Danette added
“We chose to support the Waterford Hospice Movement with donations from the
sale of the book going to such a worthy cause.
The Hospice provides invaluable care, dignity and respect to patients
with life limiting illnesses.”
The evening was
attended by a large number of guests and was addressed by Deputy Mayor of Waterford, Cllr. Hilary
Quinlan. There was also a talk by Imelda
Butler and Ronan Flood, who contributed to the book.
Danette
acknowledged the very generous help from local businesses in supporting the
event, in particular The Book Centre, John
Roberts Square and Mary Grimes Catering.
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