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Three Cents
I read an article about a support group that was helping high school age students deal with the loss of a parent. They met once a month to share pizza, cookies, and share their stories about their ...
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Friday, August 26, 2022
Children and Grief (Part Two
Children and Grief (Part Two)
Grief is a journey for children as well as adults. They can not go around it. They need to go through if and experience it. Here are more suggestions for helping chil...
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Saturday, June 25, 2022
Children and Grief (Part One)
I read this article about children and grief and wanted to share it with you. I feel it will provide some valuable insights into how to help children cope with their grief. Since there is so much i...
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Friday, March 25, 2022
Valentine's Day, The Holiday of Love
Valentine’s Day, The Holiday of Love
Would you find it easier just to ignore this holiday?
For those of us who have lost loved ones, the answer is probably a resounding “yes.” Yet, if you...
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Friday, February 11, 2022
Joy is a Choice
I was reading an article by Deepak Chopra, an Indian-born doctor and author. He suggested that we
can create a “pandemic of joy”. This idea aroused my curiosity so I had to read on. He went on to ...
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Holiday Treasures
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
The holidays are difficult for those who have lost a loved one. When everyone else is enjoying themselves, the bereaved can f...
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Friday, December 24, 2021
Celebrate Dad
How will you remember your dad this Father’s Day?
For some, Dad may definitely be a Super Hero. For others, Dad may be a quiet Hero. For those of you whose Dad was not there for you, there may be ...
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Monday, June 21, 2021
Previous Posts
Remembering Mom
With all the reminders that Mother’s Day is approaching, there are many emotions that come to the surface for those of us who no longer have our moms with us. You are constantly reminded to pick ou...
Time for Hope
Time for Hope
Now that Spring has finally come, aren’t you filled with renewed energy? Just as the plants and trees experience a re-birth, so do our spirits.
The days are longer so we can enjoy t...
Welcome Spring
Welcome Spring
The season of Spring signals rebirth, renewal, and growth. Trees begin to show signs of life, flower buds begin to appear, and the grass starts to turn green. It is a time that help...
Valentine's Day Means Love for Everyone
Valentine’s Day Means Love for Everyone
Valentine’s Day for some means chocolate, flowers, candy, maybe even a special meal with a special someone. For others, Valentine’s Day can be a poignant re...
Tapestry of Memories
Tapestry of Memories
For Christmas I had received a warm wool scarf from one of my daughters. My family is always teasing me that I am always cold. I have found that once my neck is warm, ...
Thoughts about Thanksgiving
As the Thanksgiving Holiday approaches, I began to review the events of the past year. Even though this
year has been so different to say the least, with some good days and some not so good days, ...
Remember our Dads
Last week I was reading an article about how the author, Kristan Dean, remembers her dad. She called him a Superman. I thought how appropriate when everyone has their own favorite Superhero. So wha...