“We have resided in Milton since 1970 and have witnessed the small town grow and flourish. But something is still missing. To complete our compassionate community, we need The Townsend Smith Hospice. We know from our firsthand experiences how draining the last days of a dying family member can be on the family and the caregivers. That is why we are sponsoring a “Family Room”. In a time of sadness, a hospice can be a positive and calming place. Family and friends can have quality time during the last days with their loved one because physical, emotional and spiritual support is available from staff and volunteers. We remember how physically and emotionally difficult it was for mother to care for father during his last days and hours at home. We have also seen how a hospice provides relief. The time came for a dear friend to move to a hospice and the relief was immediate. The family was relieved because now their loved one had 24-hour care and would not be alone. Caregivers could drop that role and become husband, daughters, sisters, and friends again. The patient herself was comfortable in her homey bedroom and she had some control of how she would spend her last days. We are looking forward to seeing the Townsend Smith Hospice become a reality in providing comfort, respite, emotional and spiritual support to those in need and their families.” – Joe and Zina Yaworski