When a loss hits us, we have not only the particular loss to mourn but also the shattered beliefs and assumptions of what life should be. These life beliefs must be mourned separately. Sometimes we must grieve for them first.… Continue Reading →

Warm Summer Sun By Mark Twain Warm summer sun, Shine kindly here, Warm southern wind, Blow softly here. Green sod above, Lie light, lie light. Good night, dear heart, Good night, good night.

© Belinda Stotler Shall I wither and fall like an autumn leaf, From this deep sorrow – from this painful grief? How can I go on or find a way to be strong? Will I ever again enjoy life’s sweet… Continue Reading →

The clock of life is wound but once And no man has the power To tell just where the hands will stop, At late or early hour. To lose one’s wealth is sad indeed, To lose one’s health is more.… Continue Reading →

Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there… I do not sleep. I am the thousand winds that blow… I am the diamond glints on snow… I am the sunlight on ripened grain… I am the… Continue Reading →

By Mary G I have a ‘Special Valentine’, Who waits in Heaven above… Tho I can no longer send a special card, I still send my eternal love… They are never forgotten, Especially on this date… I know in life… Continue Reading →

New Year’s Resolution for the Bereaved By Tanya Lord This year I resolve to: Not put a time limit on my grief. Loving someone means loving them for my lifetime whether they are physically present or not. Tell their stories,… Continue Reading →

I will Light Candles this Christmas by Howard Thurman I will light Candles this Christmas; Candles of joy despite all sadness, Candles of hope where despair keeps watch, Candles of courage for fears ever present, Candles of peace for tempest-tossed… Continue Reading →

Written by: Bernard Colasurdo Grief is not something we “get through”… you “get through” a bad day Grief is not something we “get over”, “you ”get over” a cold” Grief is not something we “move on from” you “move on… Continue Reading →

THE GRIEF SHUFFLE It’s the saddest danceInvented by noneDanced by manyBut not for fun Take a step forwardThen two steps backStep side to sideTry to stay on track The music will changeIt will always be newThe steps are unknownYou won’t… Continue Reading →