Don't know how any of us do this. It is so hard.  Went camping for one night with my son and some of the kids and almost couldn't stand it. It just wasn't natural to be there without him. I followed my son home, who had his dads 4 wheeler in the back of his truck not ours

My heart goes out to the family of Keith Scott. Peaceful protest have done some good and its good to see even the national guards giving the citizens of Charlotte warm handshakes and hugs... Then I hear of folks getting shot up in a mall. I pray for a more permanent solution to all this blood shed, violence and pain. The only solution (Matthew 6:9,10)...Come Lord Quickly!

Jan and I were different in so many ways. Most of our likes and dislikes were totally opposite and I always maintained that this was why we were so close. Sounds strange, doesn’t it? But I think our disagreements created a positive energy in our marriage that just resulted in raising the level of our love and excitement for each other. But we did have one love in…

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While grieving a loss, you learn a lot about what helps or hampers healing. That’s what happened to Laurie B. following the death of her beloved husband. Despite a wide circle of friends, she often felt alone and saw a need for sensitive support. She approached her pastor and suggested they start a shawl ministry, a support group where members would knit shawls…

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William Shakespeare once said, “Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the over wrought heart and bids it break”.

For hundreds of years, people have taken up writing, especially letters, to express their grief and deepest feelings.

Writing letters is a great way to express your feelings and keep in touch with…

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I lost my best friend and spouse, David, on 9/26/2015.  We had 35 years together, all of which provided wonderful memories but I miss him so much.  time has only made it harder for me, definitely not easier as many said it would.

I'm 31married in March.  He's 34.  He died July 8th flipping his car on the freeway.   6th of July found out I was 11 wks pregnant.  I have two other children 6 and 8 from previous relationship. I guess I'm just looking for advice on how to raise our child knowing their father.  Everything we had was in the vehicle and destroyed pretty much.  I have a few items of clothing.  Since the accident I've created a facebook page  to collect pictures etc.  I didn't know any of his friends or family…

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Q. My late friend and colleague wished to be cremated and did not want a funeral. He had no close family. I (and others in my professional organization who will miss him) feel very sad. He had a huge impact on our careers, especially when we were starting out. What can we do that honors his wishes, yet also allows us some closure? And…

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I lost my sister on 5/15/15. She was one of the brightest lights in my life. I was the closest to her of all of our family members. We laughed like crazy when we were together and I always wanted to be like her. Everyone she met fell in love with her. She was 3 years older than me and she died at 57. She had type 1 diabetes since she was 21 and her overall health was suddenly declining as though she was giving up on life. She had started drinking and smoking more I guess as a way to cope with… Continue

We all know the importance of being supportive during troubling times, and yet it can be challenging despite our best efforts. One of my friends is facing that dilemma right now. Her dear friend’s mother is dying of cancer, and my friend has reached out to her numerous times. Her friend does not respond to any of her…

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