“The changing seasons of grief never stop cycling, forcing the mind to resettle time and again.” -Janice Bell We, the bereaved, have a grief season that is influenced by the dates that remind us that this person is gone – like a birth date or death date – along with the usual suspects of missed …
“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having in spirit, become a child again at Christmas time.” Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas is for children…and for those who can become childlike in their hope and faith and joy. So it can be a truly …
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In the silence of the long, warm summer days that lack the hustle and bustle of all the activities, there is a person clearly missing from the picture. As I watched my children play along the shoreline this week I could almost see the shadow of my sweet boy playing alongside them. It stopped me …
Father’s Day is here. Greeting cards appear alongside the “Congratulations, Grad” display. Television and print ads invite you to help make it special. Purchase the coveted grill or smoker and your dad will be happy. For some fathers, however, the day is one of the several annual reminders of the loss of a loved little …
Candles light the darkness in winter. Their glow can warm your spirit even when it is cold outside. We sing “Silent Night” on Christmas Eve as we raise the lighted candles at the close of worship. There is a lump in our throat and our eyes mist. In our home we have continued the tradition …
The days of November have skittered past like leaves blown from the branches and here we are. It is Thanksgiving. Give thanks. Though the year has been difficult to navigate. Give thanks. We are disappointed we cannot carry out traditions or be with people we love. Give thanks. Holidays tend to shine an unrelenting light …
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Declared on July 4, 1776, our independence as a nation became a celebration – a time for communities and families …
Though each day in 2020 seems so very similar, we can check the calendar and see if we have an appointment to keep (with a mask?) or a birthday to celebrate (with a drive-by parade?) and even a graduation celebration (with just a card?). And coming soon is Father’s Day. How is that for dads …
We are in between. International Bereaved Mother’s Day is set for the week before the traditionally celebrated Mother’s Day, a day for the mothers who love a child they can no longer hold. Last Sunday and this coming Sunday. Mother’s Day. A day that can be hard for a bereaved mom no matter how fresh …
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Each May, Elliott & Murrey Coffee Roasters celebrate moms with a special blend. This year, the mom-owned roastery has created “Roasted by Mom: Mother’s Day Coffee,” a blend that honors
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