How to Blossom During Times of Grief
Spring is in the air. Birds are chirping and children are laughing as they play at the park. Everyone has a bright smile on their face, and a cheery greeting as they pass by. And then there’s you. You liked the dark nights and gray days of winter. Of being able to wear bulky clothes …
In Memory
Are you thinking about pre-planning your funeral? The process is similar to writing a will in that you can set out your final wishes in advance and provide peace of mind for your family in the event of your death. Pre-arranging your funeral allows you to create a customized plan with personalized details on exactly …
Loneliness in Winter
Winter comes with a harsh beauty and uncompromising finality. When daylight seems to disappear so quickly into the cold night, it’s not surprising to experience feelings of sadness or loneliness. And if you are grieving the loss of a loved one, getting through the winter season can be especially difficult. 5 Ways to Combat Loneliness …
Día de los Muertos: 4 lessons on life and death
Día de los Muertos (English translation: Day of the Dead) is a joyful, colorful holiday to remember those who have passed before us, celebrated October 31st through November 2nd every year. Initially, the holiday began several thousand years ago as a reaffirmation of indigenous life, but now Mexicans from all religious and ethnic backgrounds take …
An Ordinary Kid in Extraordinary Times
An Ordinary Kid in Extraordinary Times by Roz Liberman follows a young girl’s struggle with the unusual changes and uncertainties attached to the COVID-19 pandemic. The reader is taken through this confusing period of time and learns about the virus itself, the changes it’s created, and the many ways it has altered the lives of …
Grieving the End of Summer
The end of summer always brings a mix of emotions. It seems like vacations, the weather, ice cream, and lazy Saturdays are all a bit sweeter in the summer. Letting go of this and embracing what’s to come is often hard any year, but especially during a pandemic. For parents and children, the first day …
Top 3 Ways to Protect Loved Ones in a Crisis
In a crisis, your body often goes into “survival mode,” taking things one day, or perhaps even just one hour, at a time. It’s your body’s physical and emotional response to a crisis, in order to survive until things go ‘back to normal,’ or in many cases, ‘back to a new normal.’ If you have …
Hospice Caregiver Spotlight Award
We are honored to announce and congratulate Elise Power, Venessa LeBlanc and Karla Blanton as our incredible winners of this quarter’s Hospice Caregiver Spotlight Award! You can learn more and read their full bios here. It takes a special person to come beside and support families as their loved one comes to the closing of their …
A Father’s Day Message
The picture perfect Father’s Day, portrayed in movies and Hallmark cards, isn’t always a reality for all. We recognize that Father’s Day brings unique experiences for everyone, especially this year… for first time fathers, fathers away from their sons and daughters, those unable to be with their fathers due to the virus, those who had …