Offering Support
Spreading Kindness
~~This past week I was reading an article by Chip Gaines of HGTV fame. After the last couple of tragedies in El Paso and Dayton, Chip and his wife, Joanna, gave their audience a challenge to “sprea...
Thursday, September 5, 2019
What is Your Legacy?
Every day I receive an inspirational quote in my email. Some are better than others and today I received one that had a lot of meaning for me. It read: “The things you do for yourself are gon...
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Remembering our Dads
During the month of June, we take time to remember our dads, to reflect on their lives and to honor them. As you look back on your life, is there something that you learned from your da...
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Remembering Our Moms
I was searching for a topic for May’s blog and was not coming up with anything. All of a sudden, I realized that Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Wouldn’t this be an appropriate time to rem...
Sunday, May 12, 2019
Meet the Author
“Grief is not something you get over or need to move on from. The depth of grief measures the height of love.”
As I was reading one of the magazines for Funeral Directors, I came across this arti...
Monday, March 18, 2019
Self-Care
~~As you enter into another New Year, do you find yourself thinking about New Year resolutions? One of the things that you should make sure you do is to take care of yourself both physically and me...
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
A Matter of Heart & Soul
Below is an article written by one my favorite authors, Louise Hay. She was a motivational speaker who helped others be their best physically, emotionally and spiritually. You may want to read this...
Friday, December 7, 2018
Previous Posts
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...