It can be an illness, financial insecurity, the heartbreaking loss of a loved one; every life encounters storms. Dr. Cecil Stewart knows well the pain felt when a child dies; he understands the whirlwinds of shock that envelop after a cancer diagnosis. The Irish businessman also knows from experience the stress and anxiety resulting from financial uncertainties. Cecil Stewart's knowledge is not theoretical; it comes from a harsh and indelible personal experience. Although the waters of life may have proven cold and uncomfortable, they have not affected Cecil's vision and enthusiasm. With stoic determination, he set about building what quickly became the largest private nursing home group and introduced a new model of elder care in Ireland and the United Kingdom.