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2018 WIDOW’S RETREAT

Posted in Grief Resources, tagged , , , , , , on February 14, 2018| Leave a Comment »

widows journey 2018 retreatDo you have that need to get away? To find someone that understands the loss of a spouse like you do? It may be time to take that next step!

My widow friend, Ferree, will be a small group leader for this retreat in March. Visit her website, Widow’s Christian Place and pray if this fits into your New Year….

A weekend for women of any age who are WIDOWS
and at any point in their journey.

People say, “Isn’t it wonderful he’s with the Lord,” and you want to yell, “No! He should be here with me.”

Spend a weekend with other women who have lost their husbands to death. You will be with people who understand your journey. Come share your heart and your hurt and be encouraged as we remind ourselves that, hard as it is, our God is able. Learn from women who are where you are, women who have weathered grief and difficult times.

2018 Widow’s Journey Retreat Sign Up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Memorial Christmas Tree Ornaments

Posted in Grief Resources, tagged , , , , , , on December 21, 2017| Leave a Comment »

OrnamentA special way to celebrate your loved one during Christmas is to personalize a Christmas ornament in his or her memory. Pick a photo that you like and personalize it. It’s a wonderful Christmas gift for family and friends!

I found this website that will guarantee Christmas delivery with Holiday Express Shipping by midnight tonight!!

 

https://www.personalizationmall.com/Personalized-Memorial-Gifts-s32.store

 

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A WIDOW’S PURSUIT – updated

Posted in Answer to Prayers, Grief Resources, Revelations, Shared Stories, tagged , , , , , , on November 9, 2017| Leave a Comment »

 

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This year, Tate Publishing and Enterprises, who published my memoir, “A Widow’s Pursuit”, went out of business. I did some edits and it’s back on Amazon with an updated 2017 version.

Get your copy now…A Widow’s Pursuit

Or buy a copy for a friend or family member who is going through grief. Grief is not only about losing a spouse or loved one, but a devastating change in our lives where a loss occurs. How do we get through and find a new normal? In every situation, there’s one sure way to get through grief and find joy, love and happiness again. Read my story!!

To update my 2017 version, my baby, Nicole, and her husband Teigan, are expecting their first baby this coming March! So soon I’ll have 3 grandchildren!!!! Life goes on…..

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GRIEFSHARE GROUPS – STARTING SOON!

Posted in Grief Resources, tagged , , , , , , on August 28, 2017| Leave a Comment »

aseasonofgriefsmall[1]It’s coming….that dreaded holiday season…just around the corner. When someone you love dies, it seems like life around the holidays really hits hard. Sometimes, depression sets in and we’d like to hibernate for the next several months.

Think about going to a grief support group. I would suggest getting involved in a group with “GriefShare” before the holidays and then signing up for “A Season of Grief Daily Emails” for the following year in 2018. You’ll meet with others that will understand what you may be going through.

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2018 Bereavement Cruise

Posted in Grief Resources, tagged , , , , , on July 29, 2017| Leave a Comment »

th[1]One thing that brought joy in my widowhood, was traveling. My friends and family would agree, that it was hard to keep me from driving around the country. I had to keep moving in order to deal with the pain of grief. If these cruises were around at that time (over 20 years ago) you bet I’d be signing up!

Visit The Grief Toodlbox and find out about the 2018 Bereavement Cruise out of Tampa, Florida for a 5-night Western Caribbean Cruise:

 THE 2018 BEREAVEMENT CRUISE

GET YOUR REGISTRATION IN EARLY TO GET
THE BEST PRICE AND CABIN LOCATION. SEE LINKS BELOW!

I HOPE YOU WILL PLAN TO JOIN US.  PLEASE VISIT OUR EVENT WEBSITE TO LEARN ABOUT THE CRUISE AND TO REGISTER.  IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
CALL:  LIN FINDLAY
315-725-6132

Click the link below to register for the Bereavement Cruise:
https://regisweb.cruiseplannersnet.com/rw/register/passengers/7828

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Grief Care Fellowship Resource

Posted in Grief Resources, tagged , , , , , , on May 31, 2017| Leave a Comment »

Grief CareThis is a Grief Ministry Resource for churches to support individuals through their grief journeys. The Journey in Grief Care course will give the leader confidence and skill to work with those who have just lost their loved one. Designed for the leader to teach in a group setting, or for the individual to take the course at home.

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Grief Training & Grief Support Curriculum For Churches & Individuals

All our materials are written for the churches to help support their ministry to those who have lost loved ones. It is written to comfort people who have lost their loved one, increase their knowledge of what God says about death and the hereafter, and eventually equip them to be an active partner in the church’s care team.

Hope Beyond Today is a six week program consisting of one hour sessions. Each session begins with a 30 minute DVD, which is followed by discussion time for the group to share their own thoughts, words of encouragement and comfort. It is the purpose of Hope Beyond Today to provide hurting people with practical ways to deal with their pain as a result of a life changing loss.

I wanted to share this resource I found through my friend, Ferree, who has a very informative website for widows:

http://www.widowschristianplace.com/

 

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SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN’S GRIEF

Posted in Grief Resources, tagged , , , , , , , , , on April 15, 2017| Leave a Comment »

Visit the website for additional info!

Metromusictherapyga.com/songs-of-hope

Songs of Hope 2017 Summer Camp

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KID’S GRIEF CAMP

Posted in Grief Resources, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on September 17, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Kids Camp offered through Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation

Do you know a child who is grieving due to a recent loss?   We still have openings for our Kid’s Camp sponsored by Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation!   Our camp is overseen by credentialed and licensed Clinical and Master’s level Social Worker and Psychology staff.  Our camp staff and volunteers are highly trained and specialize in grief and loss.    Kid’s Camp has designed fun, interactive activities for the children, age 6 to 12, to bond and share, play and gain tools to help them with their grief.

For some reason I couldn’t get the link to copy…so please go to the following website for more information. Sorry!

https://crhcf.org/Crossroads-Kids/

A place for grieving children to connect.

We envision a community that honors the validity of child and family grief by facilitating the healing process.

It is estimated by the Children’s Grief Association that each year 4.8 million children in the U.S. experience the death of one or both parents.

This overwhelming number does not include children who will lose a grandparent, sibling, or other significant person in their lives.

Sadly, children’s emotional needs are often overlooked as they try and navigate their world after loss. They find that their friends cannot relate and often the significant adults in their lives are consumed by their own grief. This isolation can lead to withdrawal, anger, acting out, aggression, and other issues.

Crossroads Kids is a 3-day, 2-night camp held at various locations throughout the country and is designed for children between the ages of 6 and 12.

By incorporating therapeutic activities into a fun camping experience, Crossroads Kids allows children to connect with peers who are also experiencing grief. It is a time for attendees to share their experiences in a safe place while developing coping skills to take with them when they leave.

Two sessions are run by bereavement specialists sharing best bereavement practices with the parents/significant adults of the Crossroads Kids.

By involving their families, we are able to help the parents process their own feelings in addition to their children’s. This model encourages openness and honesty, ultimately promoting an effective healing process and strengthening the family unit.

In order to achieve our vision, we maintain a 1:2 ratio of staff to campers to ensure ample supervision and support.

All therapeutic groups are overseen by credentialed, master’s level social work and psychology staff.

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Beginning September 1, 2015, licensed therapists will speak to parents,
school counselors, and other health care providers for child placement in Crossroads Kids Camp.

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If you know a grieving child that could benefit from Crossroads Kids Camps in 2016 — or benefit from other available children’s grief programs — email us, or contact Meredith Lawler, LCSW, Director of Outreach Programs. 2016 camp dates and locations coming soon.

Email info@crhcf.org
Contact Meredith at 888-658-4888

 

 

 

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People Grieve Over 40 Different Losses

Posted in Grief Resources, Revelations, tagged , , , , , , , on May 23, 2016| Leave a Comment »

I used to think people only grieved when a love one died. After my first husband died, I  learned more about grief. I realized people go through grief over many reasons. Perhaps if we know we’re going through grief, such as stages of depression or anger, we’ll realize there’s logic to why we feel the way we do. This short clip may bring more understanding to grief experiences from losses we may never have thought about…..

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MOURNER’S BILL OF RIGHTS

Posted in Grief Resources, Shared Stories, tagged , , , , , , , on February 28, 2016| 2 Comments »

stock-photo-46786344-woman-at-cemetery[1]Top 10 Rights for anyone grieving:

  1. You have the right to experience your own unique grief.
  2. You have the right to talk about your grief.
  3. You have the right to feel a multitude of emotions.

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For anyone who is going through grief, it’s an individual experience. Each person, who is grieving, has a set of rights. If others can understand this, and allow the griever these rights, they can move along in their grief healthier and possibly sooner than if they are prevented from experiencing these rights.

Check out the “Mourner’s Bill of Rights” from grief expert, Dr. Alan Wolfelt. This was posted from a blogger friend who has a fantastic website Heartache To Healing, from JoAnne Funch. JoAnne’s website  offers, “Compassionate Grief Support to Heal Your Heart and Soul”. She has many guest bloggers who offer HOPE and INSPIRATION

People who are grieving need to know that they’re not going crazy but have their own “rights” to allow them the freedom to grieve however they need to!

 

 

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