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A Child's Memory Book - My Grandma Nelson (Maudie) passed away before I had my children. It's hard to introduce them to her when they never had a chance to meet her. I have a friend who's Mother passed away when she was young and now she has children she would like to share her memories with. How can we do this and actually ...

A Poem of Comfort - When somebody dies, a cloud turns into an angel, and flies up to tell God to put another flower on a pillow. A bird gives the message back to the world, and sings a silent prayer that makes the rain cry. People dis- appear, but they never really go away. The spirits up there put the ...

A Remembrance and Comfort Bouquet - You will need: Thyme sprigs Rosemary sprigs Calendula or pot marigold Raffia for tying Gather together the thyme, rosemary and calendula into a bunch. You can either tie with raffia for hanging upside down, or you can tie loosely for placing in a vase as a bouquet. Either way works well. Attach acard ...

All Is Not Lost - Walking into the nursing home, I felt like I had been punched in the stomach. The complex he had lived in was bright, airy, and spacious. This place was an older building, with smaller halls and less light. It closely resembles a hospital ward. While my husband was relieved to see the kindness and compassion ...

Alzheimer's: A Mom's Love - She took care of my Dad and his starched shirts, lunches and meals as if he were the president who must make an impeccable impression. She was always looking for ways to bring in extra cash. She sold cards, nut rolls and candy and many other things. She had a true entrepreneurial spirit. Nonetheless, ...

Coping with Tragedy, Loss, and Grief - * At the level of the mind we try to understand the events of our lives. We attempt to make sense of things. * Our hearts hold the positive and negative emotions about the ups and downs of life. * The level of the body represents the physicality of life. It is about energy and movement as well asrest ...

Like a bird singing in the rain,
let grateful memories survive
in times of sorrow.

~Robert Louis Stevenson~

Loss is always difficult, whether it's a miscarriage, losing a child,a parent's passing or losing a grandparent. It doesn't matter how long or shortthe illness, or brief the pregnancy-the grieving process is important and the painis real. Let us comfort each other through these times with thoughtful actions,quiet deeds and prayers. I hope this section offers all of us inspirationsand hope as we remember those who have gone before us. I've also included somespecial features for care givers and families suffering through the pain ofa terminal illness. Often we start experiencing grief and loss before the personhas left us. ~Brenda

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