Loss
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There He Stands
He stands in silence, listening, without a word. Does anyone notice? Will anyone care? Do they even remember that he’s there?
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How to Help a Grieving Friend
I sat quietly back, sipping on the lemonade the pastor had brought to the house, along with sacks full of Chick-Fil-A, and watched as the parade of people stopped by my sister’s house. We were only 36 hours into this shock wave, and there was already a long list of things to do; decisions that had to be made sooner rather than later. Hours earlier, we sat with the Director of the memorial gardens where my young nephew would be laid to rest, picking out all the various elements one had to do before the burial. This was not our first experience. We’d unfortunately entered the world of family loss…
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Breathing With Your Mouth Closed
When was the last time you've taken in a deep breath of the outdoor air, blowing out slowly enough to appreciate the fact that you're alive, and that you are able to see, hear, feel, and be a part of life.
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That 3-Letter Word We All Use
I've often thought it was unfair that some people lived dangerous and reckless lives, smoking, drinking and driving, doing drugs, eating whatever they want...and live for a long time. While others try to make good decisions, and pass away so young?