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Creating a New Normal . . . After the Death of a Child
November 1, 2010
Sandy Fox’s book, Creating a New Normal . . . After the Death of a Child, is available at Amazon.com.
Ghosts of Halloween
October 29, 2010
October 31st is Halloween, one of our nation’s most popular holidays. Over 67% of American households polled by an American Express in a 2009 survey replied that indeed Halloween has surpassed Christmas as a family’s favorite holiday period. During the month of October, Americans spend almost $2 billion on candy purchased for Halloween night. Despite prior years of horror stories of alleged razor blades in apples and pins in popcorn balls, the holiday only grows in popularity. Halloween has its roots in pagan and deeply religious beliefs simultaneously. In ancient Celtic tradition they celebrated “Samhain” which is Gaelic for “summers […]
Every Step of the Way: How Four Mothers Coped with Child Loss
October 28, 2010
Yvonne Lancaster’s co-authored book, Every Step of the Way: How Four Mothers Coped with Child Loss, is available at Amazon.com.
Signs from Our Loved Ones
October 28, 2010
Guy Dusseault’s book, Signs from Our Loved Ones, is available at Amazon.com.
FORGOTTEN TEARS: A Grandmother’s Journey Through Grief
October 28, 2010
Nina Bennett’s book, FORGOTTEN TEARS: A Grandmother’s Journey Through Grief, is available at Amazon.com.
In My Mother’s Kitchen: An Introduction to the Healing Power of Reminiscence
October 28, 2010
Robin Edgar’s book, In My Mother’s Kitchen: An Introduction to the Healing Power of Reminiscence, illustrates how to recall and record memories of your loved ones in order to develop rituals that celebrate the times you had with them. This inexpensive paperback is available at amazon.com.
When Every Day Matters
October 28, 2010
Mary Jane Hurley Brant’s book, When Every Day Matters, is available at amazon.com.
Thanksgiving Day Can Be Painful
October 28, 2010
When you lose someone you love, Thanksgiving Day feels burdensome and painful. When a brain tumor took away our precious Katie’s life, I dreaded that holiday. For seven years, we served no rutabagas because they were Katie’s favorite vegetable. The thought of their seasonal aroma wafting through our home without her in it was too much to bear. I don’t share this part of me today to make my readers sad. I share it because you are my extended family and I am yours. We are all fellow travelers. When we suffer loss we question if we will ever overcome […]
Janet Eckles; Trials, Disappointments and Challenges
October 27, 2010
Jane is a motivational speaker and author. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/10/Janet-Eckles-101305.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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