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Tom Zuba: Dealing with Multiple Losses
January 2, 2008
Tom Zuba talks about dealing with multiple deaths. He lost a brother, two children and a wife. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/10/Tom-Zuba.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Poem: Thank You, Friend
December 29, 2007
Thank you friend for always being there for me And seeing what I saw and did not see I am blessed to have you by my side At good times, bad times, and when I lost my child You have accepted the person I became And realized that your friend can not be the same! Friend, you have never asked me to change And never considered any of my behaviors strange You have decided to walk with me at my pace And understood that no one can take Samar’s place You respected my daily sorrow and tears And appreciated my […]
Poem: I Wish
December 10, 2007
Mother, I never imagined you’ll be standing at my grave Praying, chatting with me, fearless and brave Mother, I know you are so miserable and sad And no one can ease your pain, even Dad I know your happy days with me are gone Can a mother ever be content after losing a daughter or a son? Life will forever be to you incomplete And joyful events will always be bittersweet Mother, rest assured that I hear your cries And listen to your aching heart and silent sighs I wish I can come and wipe away your flowing tears Including […]
Gail Minger: Arson and the Death of a Twin Brother
November 29, 2007
After the death of her son due to arson at college, Gail Minger went on to enact legislation, the Michael Minger act, to ensure safer college campuses. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2011/01/Gail-Minger-112907.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Gail Minger; Arson and the Death of a Twin Brother
November 29, 2007
After the death of her son due to arson at college Gail went on to create and see passed legislation to create safer campus’, called the Michael Minger act. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2011/02/Gail-Minger-112907.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Eric Hipple: Real Men Do Cry
November 22, 2007
Eric Hipple was quarterback for the Detroit Lions and now serves on the national board of the University of Michigan’s Depression Center. His journey began when his 15-year-old son, Jeff, died from a self-inflicted gun shot wound. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2011/01/Eric-Hipple-112207.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Poem: Can You Take Away My Endless Pain?
November 19, 2007
Can you take away my endless pain? Then, stop preaching! Your plea is in vain “It is good to do this or do that” you comment “To have closure and move on and stop your lament” These words make my heart ache Please, do not mention them for my sake I know your intention is to comfort me However, you are causing me pain, can’t you see? Time is the best healer everyone says It will get better and easier throughout the days You do not understand, it is a shame! Believe me I know it is out of love, […]
Poem: A Year Has Passed
November 5, 2007
A broken heart, mine has become From a pain that is only known to some There is no pain like a mother’s pain Who is unable to see her daughter again A year has gone, my precious one When you said, “Mum, come watch the sun” Hours later, you were called to heaven above Leaving me astounded and all those you love No tears can wash away the grief in my heart Your death has ripped it to pieces apart The amazing woman you have grown Blessed with many things, let wit alone Has been chosen to leave early, by […]
Lisa Nehmer: Dealing with the Death of a Child to Leukemia
November 1, 2007
Lisa Nehmer lost her son to leukemia. She is a social worker and started Healing Heart Foundation to help chronically, terminally ill children with their pain and to improve palliative care. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/11/Lisa-Nehmer-110107.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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