Holidays, Family Gatherings, Solitude and Grief
by Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC It’s that time of the year again when we begin wondering who will make the turkey, or who will host the holiday, how will...
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Preparing for a Significant Family Holiday Without You…
by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC After a loved one dies, we can find ourselves feeling overwhelmed by the notion of preparing for a major holiday without them. There are...
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10 Quotes to Remember Your Mom on Mothers Day
The loss of a mother is something that marks you forever. Those special days that come around every year often make your heart ache. Here are ten quotes that you...
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Fathers Day Remembrance Ideas
Father’s Day comes once a year. It kind of sneaks into our schedule often overshadowed by Mother’s Day and the transition from spring to summer weather. Often a quick...
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Remembering My Mom on Mothers Day
Celebrating Mothers day is different now that mom has passed away. I miss my mom so much. I think of her when spring comes and remember how she loved dahlias...
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How to Enjoy Christmas While Grieving
It may seem impossible, but here are some helpful hints to find the joy in Christmas even while you’re grieving. Joy and grief can coexist. Each moment of each day has something new within it and when a person is grieving it is okay to feel...
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Children and Holidays
With the holidays quickly approaching, and the anticipation of all the merriment to come, hearts beat gleefully for most of us as we begin the preparations and celebrate the honored rituals of family time together. In a family, whose parent...
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10 Thoughtful Ways to Honor the Memory of a Father
Fathers play such an important role in the lives of their children, which makes losing them even more devastating. Whether you lost the husband of your children or your own dad, Father’s Day can be a sad reminder of the loss you and your family...
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