death – Healing a Hearts Loss

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...

I Miss YOU Already

January 2, 2025December 26, 2024 by wpadmin

I know some of you will read this and know exactly what I am talking about because, they have been through it already. I know some of you are in the midst of this reality right now. You...

Pregnancy Loss Resources and Information

December 19, 2024November 29, 2024 by wpadmin

I am opening the door on a topic of loss experienced by many but spoken of by few; if you are triggered by this article, I can offer supportive services and resources. Many people are touched by pregnancy loss that can...

Anger and Grief

December 5, 2024November 29, 2024 by wpadmin

I wonder if perhaps, to some degree many of us get angry after a loss. The word anger brings to mind struggling with something, enraged, mad, troubled, loss of control, wanting to be in charge and more. Sometimes, there are...

“HOPE” after Loss

November 10, 2024September 24, 2024 by wpadmin

What does HOPE look like to you? How often have you used the word HOPE when life seems hopeless for yourself or someone else? HOPE may be a cry from someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one, the...

How difficult is it?

October 29, 2024November 21, 2024 by wpadmin

I know life is difficult. I know life can be full of surprises; some come with hopeful anticipation and others come when we least expect it. Is life difficult because we have not figured out how to bend when the wind...

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A Granddaughter’s Song for Grampy

Saying Good-bye

Remembering to Take the Small Steps

“IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES”

Losses Connected to Debilitating Illness

I Miss YOU Already

Pregnancy Loss Resources and Information

Anger and Grief

“HOPE” after Loss

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