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September 25, 2011
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Guilty! Sister Comforted That Murderer is Confined Forever
September 16, 2011
The trial for my sister’s murderer ended yesterday. It was a very intense week to say the least. The state rested about 3:30 pm. The case was turned over to the jury about 4 pm. We waited. I felt confident. I knew the prosecutors had done their very best. Still we waited. Finally, about 4 hours later, we were told the jury had reached a verdict. At that moment, I remember thinking, I hope they get it right. I hope they listened, I hope they reviewed their notes and the evidence. As the jury filed in, not one of them […]
Jamie Yetter and Dr Gloria Horsley; Families and Organ Donations
September 5, 2011
Jamie and Dr Gloria talk about families and organ donations
Dr. Heidi Horsley: Sibling Loss
August 1, 2011
Dr Heidi Horsley shares her story of loss and hope after the death of her brother.
My Brothers suicide
July 29, 2011
My Brother Jeff committed suicide2 months ago and my life will never be the same He suffered from schzophenia and stopped taking his medication.I talked to him the day he died and he gave me know clue he was depressed or even would consider such a life ending choice3.My heart is so broken I dont think I will ever get through this.If you knew my brother he was so highly intellegent charming so handsome .He had his own bussness in california.He came back to canada 7 years ago but his ilness became worse but the medication was working but Jeff […]
Brigadier General Roger Machut: In My Brother’s Foot Steps
July 28, 2011
Brigadier General Machut was only 7 yrs. old when his brother died in Vietnam. He followed in his brother’s footsteps and joined the Marine Corps and led his battalion into Iraq at the commencement of the war in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has been awarded the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal with a gold star, the Navy Commendation Medal with gold star and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/07/Roger-Machut.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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The Three Ds of Dealing with Grief
July 24, 2011
It will soon be two years since my dear sister was murdered. Two years. Sometimes it seems like forever, yet most days, it seems like only yesterday. Over the last two years, I have worked very hard on myself. I have learned patience. I have learned to really not sweat the small stuff. I have learned to let go of things I cannot control. I have learned to make changes, healthy changes for myself. It is a process, a journey that we travel after losing a loved one. It took me some time, but the first thing I […]
Casey Anthony Verdict Stirs Fears in Sister of Murdered Woman
July 10, 2011
Like many people this past week, I heard the verdict in the Casey Anthony trial. I did not follow the trial closely so I really don’t know what evidence was presented. I do know that I have read much of the evidence was circumstantial. With my sister’s murder trial postponed for the 7th time recently, I’ve thought a lot about that “not guilty” verdict. I shudder to think when the trial finally does happen, that those two words be spoken. I’ve been told by the prosecutor that he has no doubt in his mind that the right man is accused. […]
Dr. Kay Fowler: Adult Sibling Loss
July 8, 2011
Dr Kay Fowler and Dr Heidi Horsley discuss adult sibling loss.
