Five steps to consider when planning your funeral
Many people choose to plan their funerals well in advance of their death. Not only does this ease the burden on…
Caring for Yourself When You’re Caring for Someone Ill
Taking care of yourself when a loved one needs you may seem like a selfish idea. “How could I possibly rest…
Handling the Heartbreak When a Baby Dies
These are the voices of parents of some of the many thousands of children who are stillborn, who die as newborns,…
When a Loved One’s Care Decisions Are in Your Hands
Few of us are prepared for the enormous challenge of making choices for another adult. Unlike children, adults have their preferences,…
Humor – It Helps Us as We Age
Even though old age is a fact of life, the truth is, we haven’t learned to cope with the mounting years…
Dealing With All the “Stuff” After a Loved One Dies
Sorting through the belongings of a loved one can bring up many issues: pain of past hurts, sadness of hopes unrealized,…
A Lenten Journey Through Grief
If there ever was a season designed to help us move through grief after a loved one’s death, that season would…
The Serenity Prayer
God grant me serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to…
Bearing the Special Grief of Suicide
The suicide of someone you care about is a devastating tragedy. It happens in the best of families and to the…
What to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving
A friend or family member is grieving. A co-worker or neighbor has gone through the loss of a loved one. You…