“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.” ~Robert Laurence Binyon Melanie Hack Author of Who Killed My Sister, My Friend Read an excerpt now TV Shows […]

It was nearing the holiday season, 1994, time for our orphans to hear, for the first time, the traditional story of Christmas. We told them about Mary and Joseph arriving in Bethlehem. Finding no room in the inn, the couple went to a stable, where the baby Jesus was born and placed in a manger. […]

Thanksgiving Day is almost here. Remember to give “thanks” for what you had…and what you still have: Memories, Love, Feelings in your heart. Those can never be taken from you unless you let them. This year give thanks that the grief you feel is based on the enormous love you shared! So, look at the […]

Thanks for bringing the following story to my attention, Dwight. Jeremy was born with a twisted body, a slow mind and a chronic, terminal illness that had been slowly killing him all his young life. Still his parents had tried to give him as normal a life as possible and had sent him to St. […]

For you see, each day I love you more Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow. ~Rosemonde Gerard Melanie Hack Author of Who Killed My Sister, My Friend Read an excerpt now TV Shows and Clips about the Death of Cindy James

New Year’s Eve is a chance to review your year and see where you can make improvements in the quality of your life and in your relationships…on a daily basis. Here are some ideas: Spend more time with family Fit in fitness (find a sport or activity you like) Enjoy life more Get out of […]

Yup…it’s that time of year when we start reviewing the past, examining our stressors, looking forward…and thinking about lifestyle changes we want to make. We all know stressful situations are a part of life. But HOW you choose to respond to those stress factors is what determines the quality of your life experience, your level […]

Thanks for passing this on to me, Laurie: Holidays are tough. Wish heaven had a phone, so I could hear your voice again. I thought of you today…but that’s nothing new. I thought of you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence and often speak your name. All I have […]

Something For Stevie. Thanks for passing this story on to me Marlene. If this doesn’t light your fire, your wood is wet! I try not to be biased, but I had my doubts about hiring Stevie. His placement counselor assured me that he would be a good, reliable busboy. But I had never had a […]

Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God, our creator, children all are we. Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me, let this be the moment now. With every […]