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• Gone but Never Forgotten – Coping with Bereavement

  One of the hardest times in life is when you’ve lost a loved one that has been a large part of your life for a great number of years. Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• More Tips on How to Choose a Homecare Nurse

  We’ve covered how to get started with choosing a home healthcare service provider in a previous article, along with some questions to ask during the selection... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• I Prefer to Prevail

  We have lost many notable people the past several years, including award winning actress, best selling author–and widow Lauren Bacall. Bacall’s first marriage... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Interview with Cameron Von St. James on Caregiving

  Can you tell us a little more about you and your wife’s story? On November 21, 2005 Heather and I found our world turned upside down when Heather was diagnosed... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Losing a Child: A Parent’s Guide

  Grief seems insurmountable, simply daily tasks appear impossible and looking toward any sort of future simply feels unbearable. Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• When a Mother’s Heart is Broken

  Why aren’t you calling? I bet you have a host of reasons from not knowing what to say to fear you might say the wrong thing. It’s not easy picking up the phone... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• The Voice in My Heart

  gently speaks to me. Although it’s a whisper, it’s very powerful. I recall hearing it two months into my pregnancy. I had excruciating pains and I thought I... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Sentimental Clutter

  Who would have thought that sentimental clutter could mean so much? Several boxes of varying sizes are stacked neatly in a row. Children are often responsible... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• How to Plan for the End of Your Life

  Making plans for the end of your own life and your funeral is a chore that is easily postponed. But, as the years go by and perhaps increasing physical illnesse... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Unpack Your Emotional Baggage

  I can’t imagine traveling without baggage. It’s usually at the exact moment when I stand by my airline seat, when I realize the bag I packed is too heavy to lif... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Winged Spiritual Messengers Or Coincidence?

  Mom no longer speaks. She no longer watches television, gets out of bed or eats solid food. I have not heard her voice in months. She no longer wakes easily. I... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Flesh and Fur: Losing a Pet is Just as Painful

  Upon returning to work following the sudden death of my 32-year-old husband, I ran into a co-worker in the hallway. During our first interaction since the... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Sympathy Tributes to the Family

  

  When someone passes away, it is an almost unbearable loss for their close family and friends. There is nothing anyone can say or do that can lessen the grief,... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Pre Nuptial Agreements and Estate Planning

  

  You may have heard the phrase Pre Nuptial Agreement in famous celebrity divorces, like the case of Tiger Woods Elin Nordegren for example. Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• You Are Never Lost

  

  A little over twenty years ago, my life changed dramatically. I lost my husband, my father, and my mother in less than seven years. I didn’t know it at the time... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Writing My Way Through Grief

  

  One cold November morning I woke up to find my seemingly healthy fifty-six-year-old husband dead. Sid had suffered a massive heart attack in his sleep. Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Caring for the Carer – Who Cares for Those Who Care for Others?

  

  It takes a lot of love to put your own life on hold to care for a loved one who cannot look after themselves. Most carers who take on this role do so because... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Funeral Program Templates to Create Beautiful Keepsakes

  

  Funeral programs have become a norm during memorial services as it is considered to be an inspiring and uplifting way to honor a departed loved one. Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Rachel, Are You Over Your Loss?

  

  For years, I have pondered the true meaning of that question. Why would someone who loves, cares or respects my wisdom ask that question? Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Should I Start Dating and When

  

  As a widow offering comfort to other widows and widowers, I am often asked the question, “Should I start dating?” and if so, “When?” My advice about almost ever... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS