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Dear Friend of Wesway:
At six feet two inches and 225 pounds, my husband was Big Matt to his co-workers. We were married 46 years ago, and together we raised
hve children. For 25 years we also provided foster care for the Childrens Aid Society. As members of the Kakabeka Falls Legion, we went
dancing every chance we got. Matt worked in construction out of town. One summer he worked in Kenora, and on the last day of school I
had the Volkswagen camper all packed and ready to roll. Off I drove with the kids to join Matt. We swam at Rabbit Lake every day - it was
the best summer ever! That was our life!
Later, Matts 50 years of grueling work as a welder began taking its toll. He had both knees and a hip replaced, and he has Parkinsons
Disease. He worked so hard, and he just cant do it anymore. Oh, how things change! Who would ever believe wed be in this situation?
Matt says Im his wife, cook, nurse, chauffeur, gardener and caregiver. He needs help with buttons, zippers and all his personal care. He has
no strength in his hands and cant pick up anything. He uses a walker and a motorized wheelchair. He has fallen several times.
Sometimes I feel like a bombshell ready to explode. I go outside, work frantically in the garden and cry from built up stress. Caregiving is
24/7 - it doesnt go away. Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry and you cry alone. So true!
Thank goodness my daughter Glenna contacted Wesway. Now Im able to get out Friday mornings to meet friends for coffee, go shopping or
attend doctors appointments, and I dont have to worry about leaving Matt alone. I also traveled to California to see my 93 year old aunt.
Our daughters took turns helping Matt, and Wesway hlled the gaps. Getting away for ten days was a huge relief - a real godsend.
The breaks I get from Wesway help me hnd the energy to still enjoy fun times with Matt. Ive been taking guitar lessons, and every week a
group of us get together to sing and play bluegrass and old time music at Spence Court and Castlegreen. I bring Matt, and he enjoys visiting
and listening. Its good for both of us.
I dont know how people like us would survive without Wesway. Thats why we do everything we can to make a donation to Wesway every
year. Believe me, their services are worthy of your support. Please be generous!
Sincerely,
Margaret Chuckrey
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Please mail to: Wesway, 1703 Victoria Ave E, Suite #210, Thunder Bay ON, P7C 1C8
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Sincerely,
M t Ch k