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The Elephant in the Room

July 4, 2025June 4, 2025 by wpadmin

I have noticed the “ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM” on many occasions and to be honest, sometimes I have been afraid of that elephant. You know, that thought in your mind that tells you there is something no one wants to...

Friends with Cancer

June 18, 2025June 4, 2025 by wpadmin

Recently, I was reacquainted with a friend. Similar to what many people are experiencing, my friend has cancer. Another friend has cancer and another has died, it seems like everyone is dying. WHAT IS THIS ALL ABOUT? Part of me wants...

Help From Unexpected Places

June 5, 2025June 4, 2025 by wpadmin

Recently I was reading a book that prompted me to think of times when help from unexpected places came into my life. At first, I noticed help came when I was in distress. As life continued, I began to realize...

Helping Children Express Grief

May 18, 2025April 10, 2025 by wpadmin

I was reading an article about children, grief and trauma. Specifically, referring to how a trauma may cause children to have difficulty with speech. I want to share a few ideas that may help. As adults, sometimes we are not the...

FORGIVENESS – A BIG One for Many People

May 5, 2025April 9, 2025 by wpadmin

How do you feel about forgiveness? What does forgiveness mean to you? Oprah Winfrey once said, “Forgiveness is giving up the hope that things could have been different …then moving on.” Mark Twain stated, “Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet...

A Granddaughter’s Song for Grampy

April 20, 2025April 9, 2025 by wpadmin

I want to share a young girl’s story and experience of when her grandfather was near the end of his life. Hospital visits, staying in a different town surrounded by many family members and observing the reactions of those around...

Saying Good-bye

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 by wpadmin

Have you ever wondered what the special meaning of “good-bye” may have to someone when death is a focus of life? Who is saying “good-bye”? How is “good-bye” said? How hard is it to say “good-bye” or is “good-bye” necessary? All...

Remembering to Take the Small Steps

March 26, 2025March 7, 2025 by wpadmin

After a loss the memories of times shared together with individuals who are no longer with us in person may weigh heavy on us and seem to make it harder to get through the day. For some, the memories are...

“IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES”

February 23, 2025February 6, 2025 by wpadmin

“If Tomorrow Never Comes” is a Garth Brooks song that reflects on many aspects of endings and death. I have heard this song played a few times in the past; on TV, radio and at a funeral. Feelings of sadness, tears...

Losses Connected to Debilitating Illness

February 9, 2025February 6, 2025 by wpadmin

In the past I spoke with a group of individuals from the Parkinson Society. With a warm welcome they shared some of their stories and experiences with me. This caused me to think more about how losses connected to a...

The Elephant in the Room

Friends with Cancer

Help From Unexpected Places

Helping Children Express Grief

FORGIVENESS – A BIG One for Many People

A Granddaughter’s Song for Grampy

Saying Good-bye

Remembering to Take the Small Steps

“IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES”

Losses Connected to Debilitating Illness

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