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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...
By Betty Dangler
Tuesday, April 13, 2021

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...
By Betty Dangler
Monday, March 15, 2021

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...
By Betty Dangler
Sunday, February 14, 2021

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, ...
By Betty Dangler
Wednesday, January 13, 2021

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, ...
By Betty Dangler
Saturday, November 21, 2020

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...
By Betty Dangler
Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Remembering Our Moms

Mother’s Day is a special day to remember our moms, living and deceased, and even those who have been like moms to us - aunts, grandmas, great-grandmas, and friends. It is a time to cherish all the...
By Betty Dangler
Sunday, May 10, 2020

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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...