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Days were filled with laughter at the four legs prancing around. Giggles ensued. Smiling was a given. Joy was present. Memories don’t have to remain as such, days can be good again. Brush away the bad, keep the good. Force the good memories...
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by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC (adapted from Grieving Styles and Family Dynamics-Communicating with...
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Flowers are more than pretty colors. They can symbolize cultures or virtues in a person. Flowers have meaning, especially on a holiday. The flowers received from a funeral of a loved one may be hard to get rid of. Watching them die can bring...
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Have you ever felt like you were grieving something but couldn’t justify it because you didn’t experience death? Grief doesn’t always come from death. Other situations and events that occur in your life can cause grief. Did you...
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If you are struggling to carry your grief and it is keeping you from living the life you want, take a moment to go outside and get fresh air in grief. As we dive into summer, this is a perfect opportunity to find solace and comfort in the...
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“Ready, aim, fire!” a yell orders. Rifles fire at once. The sounds repeat in an organized pattern. Black suits stand with white hats, saluting in white gloves. Fighter jets close in overhead and zoom by. One jet skyrockets upwards...
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At the wedding ceremony, there was a special prayer/mention of those who died and how they had inspired the bride and groom for their future. During the reception at another wedding, at each place setting on one table was a separate photo of each...
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Have you ever caught yourself so consumed in a book or movie, that you forgot everything else around you? The world faded away along with distractions, being replaced by the character’s world, and worries and trials vanished, and maybe you...
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How do you remember loved ones who have passed away? Do you hold onto traditions or do you remember mottos? Whatever you may routinely do to remember your loved ones, it means something to you. If you are looking for further ideas, want...
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If this title sounds familiar, it should; in a few days, Tuesday, April 23, Bakken-Young is hosting a webinar with Ken Doka, Ph.D., MDiv, Death of a Parent: am I an adult orphan? I myself fall into this category, having experienced the death of...
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If you’ve watched Mockingjay Part 2 (the last Hunger Games movie), you will notice how Katniss finds comfort after her loss from a cat. While she isn’t a huge animal lover, she takes the cat into her arms and cries extremely hard. It...
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We all like to joke around on April Fools. Whether it is a simple “dad joke” or a prank on a friend, it is a day people typically like to laugh. Some people like to put in a lot of effort for pranks, and these can go too far. But...
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