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What is the Purpose of Grief?

January 12, 2018 by wpadmin

Recently, while doing an interactive presentation on the topic of “Grief and Spirituality” I was asked what I thought the purpose of grief was. Delving deeper into this question I have a few ideas to share with you. Even though grief...

Experiences with Headstone Purchase

January 12, 2018 by wpadmin

After speaking with several people who purchased a headstone, grave marker, monument or whatever you want to call it, I asked for their thoughts on this experience, which included purchases prior to, after or during the dying process. A few general...

Friends with Cancer

September 4, 2017 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

August 27, 2017 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

August 14, 2017 by wpadmin

Recently 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...

FORGIVENESS – A BIG One for Many People

June 4, 2017 by wpadmin

Oprah Winfrey once stated, “Forgiveness is giving up the hope that things could have been different …then moving on.” Forgiveness can be; offered in person, in the form of a written letter, said in your mind with a positive intent, difficult...

A Granddaughter’s Song for Grampy

May 23, 2017 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 24, 2017 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...

Losses Connected to Illness

April 9, 2017 by wpadmin

Not too long ago 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...

Remembering to Take the Small Steps

March 26, 2017 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...

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