#MondaysMoments
December 14 2020
Several theories about grieving include the mourner’s need to search for meaning. Many of us know about Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’ five stages of grief – denial, anger, bargaining, depression and accep...
Monday, December 14, 2020
December 7 2020
This month our theme is “Searching for Meaning.” I don’t know why, but I naturally search for meaning in most everything. When our previous home’s address was our daughter’s birth date, or when my ...
Monday, December 7, 2020
November 30 2020
To close this month’s posts about “After Death,” I’ll share this excerpt from John O’Donohue’s book, Beauty: The Invisible Embrace. Do these words ring true for you?
The dead are not distant or ab...
Monday, November 30, 2020
November 23 2020
We all have beliefs about what happens after death. Many people I’ve companioned after losing a loved one shared stories with me of feeling a connection to their deceased beloveds. When I ask them ...
Monday, November 23, 2020
November 16 2020
This week we’ll begin the virtual HEART Grief and Loss Support Program on Thursday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m. Individuals and couples who have experienced pregnancy and early infant loss are invited...
Monday, November 16, 2020
November 9 2020
As we continue with our theme “After Death,” not only do we want to include remembering those who have died as we discussed last week, but we also want to discuss the importance of taking care of o...
Monday, November 9, 2020
November 2 2020
This month our theme is “After Death.” Today is the final day of the Dia De Los Muertos celebration that celebrates the lives of the deceased. In some Christian denominations, today is also All Sou...
Monday, November 2, 2020
Previous Posts
March 22 2021
A third difference between the masculine and feminine styles of grieving is the masculine wants to connect to the future while the feminine wants to connect with the past. The masculine wants to us...
March 15 2021
Another difference between the masculine and feminine styles of grieving is the masculine is private and quiet while the feminine is emotionally expressive and relationship-oriented. Unfortunately,...
March 8 2021
Continuing with our theme of “Masculine & Feminine Grieving,” one of the big differences between the two styles is the masculine is more active and the feminine is more interactive. Someone who...
March 1 2021
This month our theme is “Masculine & Feminine Grieving.” It is important to recognize that each of us is made up of a unique blend of masculine and feminine qualities. This blend affects how we...
February 22 2021
I leave you this month with the closing quote from my article:
As we think about being courageous and listening to our hearts, consider these words from Henri Nouwen, a writer and Catholic priest:...
February 15 2021
Here is more of the “Heartfelt Support” article:
In one of our support series, we asked the group to think of the person who had been most supportive...
February 8, 2021
Continuing with my article about “Heartfelt Support:”
Sometimes I’ve seen that courage lead to heartfelt decisions such as:
Families bring loved ones home to spend their final days.
A husband ...
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