Thoughts and Prayers
When we are grieving, it is good to know that someone is thinking of you and even praying for you. But sadly, these good sentiments are often conveyed in an idiom that has become somewhat hackneyed. I’m referring to the oft used expression, “Thoughts and Prayers.” This phrase has been popularized recently by politicians and […]
An Unexpected Change in Direction
One of my favorite sayings in life is, “Don’t you love it when a plan comes together.” It’s great when something works out, when something you were planning for or hoping for just seems to be fulfilled. We all make plans, for things large and small. When Iwas a teenager, (which only goes to show […]
Father’s Day after Dad has Died
Father’s Day is a celebration of Dad’s and many families are making plans to make it special for “the old man”! But when your father has died, it can actually be a painful day of remembering what you have lost. This short article simply says to all those who have lost a father, you’re not […]
How to have a Better New Year
I don’t do New Year’s resolutions. I just don’t have the will power. Besides, the moment you “blow it”, (which is usually by January 2nd) you give up on your resolutions, and slip back into more of the “same old, same old.” I prefer to set GOALS. Things I want to accomplish in 2018. […]
Coping with Christmas
Remember the mournful cry of the old song , “All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth?” If I were to ask you all you want for Christmas this year, I think I know what it would be. All I wanted for Christmas 1983 was my wife back, for life to be […]
Gifts for a Grieving Christmas
In this season of giving, I have three gifts to offer for a grieving Christmas. My first Gift is for YOU: Maybe you are facing this Christmas season with dread: Recognize that this Christmas is different. Plan Ahead. Decide what YOU want to do. Act rather than react. Re-examine your priorities Avoid “shoulds” and “oughts” […]
Penny’s Passion
My dear friend Penny Hubbard posted this passionate message about mental illness. Courageous words of truth. I promised her I would share it with all our friends, so here goes. Thank you Penny. I decided to post this message in support of all those who continue to battle with their mental illness. Maybe if people’s […]
A Portrait of an Ordinary Hero
Last week, I accompanied my good friend Orville to a Remembrance day ceremony at a local school. he spoke eloquently at an assembly and later sat down with a class of 9 year old children who were enthralled with his stories and asked him lots of questions. This 95 year old gentleman had these young kids in […]
Exciting News: My New E-BOOK
I am happy to announce that my first E-BOOK, “First you Hurt, Then you Heal”, is now available at my website bookstore at http://griefjourney.com/product/first-you-hurt-then-you-heal-ebook-pdf at a special introductory price. In the book, I outline a road map for the grief journey in a series of articles that take us through the process . We begin with a […]
I’m Blogging … And Didn’t Even Know It!
Someone asked me about doing a BLOG. As you know I have been posting articles and news recently as I stumble along the path of social media in order to more effectively communicate with grieving people. The best way to describe how I feel about this transition is to say … “I am moving through […]