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It’s the eyes—that look…of such sorrow…and emptiness…and shock…mixed with exhaustion. Such pain. It’s hard to see you hurting so much. I want to wrap you in a blanket of warmth and safety and tell you it’s going to be OK…but I know that’s not true right now. I feel so helpless. All I can do […]
Posted at: October 17th, 2012 - 10:51 am - Number of Comments » 0
“I was sorry to hear the bad news.” “You’ve been through a lot.” “How are you doing?” “Tell me more about it.” “I care.” “If you ever need to talk, I’m available.” Be there. There is nothing more valuable than someone by your side when you are struggling with the shock of loss. Avoid giving […]
Posted at: October 14th, 2012 - 6:06 am - Number of Comments » 0
May peace be with you Teresa…I came across this poem and thought of you, because of the recent death of your husband, Larry: To my dearest family, some things I’d like to say… but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I’m writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God […]
Posted at: October 11th, 2012 - 8:13 am - Number of Comments » 0
Acknowledge Listen Give hope To comfort someone who is heartbroken, be willing to acknowledge their situation. Then listen without fixing, and give hope by communicating through actions or words such as, “You’re not alone. I’m here. I care.” A simple invitation to join a Thanksgiving dinner or holiday party gives hope. Being connected and supported […]
Posted at: October 8th, 2012 - 6:00 am - Number of Comments » 0
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 […]
Posted at: October 6th, 2012 - 7:06 am - Number of Comments » 0
Thanks for passing this on Vera: A Birth Certificate shows that we were born. A Death Certificate shows that we died. I believe – That just because two people argue, it doesn’t mean they don’t love each other. And just because they don’t argue, it doesn’t mean they do. I believe – That we don’t […]
Posted at: October 4th, 2012 - 7:00 am - Number of Comments » 0
In March 2011, Rita and Albert Chretien disappeared while driving from their home in Penticton, B.C., to a trade show in Las Vegas—their GPS has led them astray…onto a logging road. A group of hunters found Rita 49 days later in the couple’s Chevy Astro minivan that was stuck in the mud. Thirty pounds lighter, […]
Posted at: October 2nd, 2012 - 7:02 am - Number of Comments » 0