Hope Doesn't Blink At St. Paul's Hospital In Vancouver

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SAD stories abound as do stars in the sky but a little thing called hope sees us through. More than wishful thinking, a belief in better days lights the way when the path is dim. In future, St. Paul's Hospital on Burrard Street with its bedazzling facade memorializing the lost, sick and those who support them will continue to provide hope and medical help at a new location, although some services might remain at the old. Meanwhile, the acute care facility founded by nuns in 1894 and rebuilt in 1912 still functions and gives colourful inspiration in the dead of night. Keep going and keep glowing the stars seem to say ... especially when things don't go right.

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2019 at 12:42 PM

    A good thought as we begin a new year.

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  2. carol l mckennaJanuary 7, 2019 at 2:47 PM

    Awesome and creative and colorful photo ~ ^_^

    Happy day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  3. AngieJanuary 7, 2019 at 7:50 PM

    On Sunday, our priest's homily focused on the idea of 'being The Star' - it fits well with this wonderful picture! I hope 2019 brings you much joy and peace!

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  4. Lady FiJanuary 7, 2019 at 10:12 PM

    A lovely sparkle of hope does us all good!

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  5. AlJanuary 8, 2019 at 4:52 PM

    Nice shot and thoughts.

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  6. orchid0324January 8, 2019 at 11:27 PM

    ”Lights of Hope”, How wonderful ♡♡♡
    Lots of Love, Miyako*

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  7. GattinaJanuary 9, 2019 at 12:08 AM

    Looks beautiful !

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  8. TomJanuary 9, 2019 at 2:27 PM

    ...hope is an important thing, thanks for reminding me.

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  9. RedPatJanuary 9, 2019 at 2:41 PM

    That is beautiful!

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  10. JimJanuary 9, 2019 at 2:57 PM

    Great post.

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  11. LesleyJanuary 9, 2019 at 4:00 PM

    What a lovely post. Thank you.

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  12. KBJanuary 9, 2019 at 6:05 PM

    Gorgeous

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  13. Tanza Erlambang - Every Day IssuesJanuary 10, 2019 at 6:38 AM

    such an awesome photo.
    happy new year

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