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Insomniac Mummy | December 20th 2009 by Ellie
Dear Mummy,Here we are again on the 21st December. This year marks the 29th anniversary since you lost your battle with leukaemia. Twenty nine years gone and you were only 29 years old. You went on the shortest day which has always felt poignant to m read more
Emotional Wellbeing ~ Our perceptions are our own reality
The Lola VIbe | December 20th 2009 by Lola Q
Ok I’ve been thinking about these ideas for a while and they never seem to form into concrete thoughts enough to make sense to me. Its been driving me crazy trying to think of ways to put the basic ideas into words so I can gain a wider perspec read more
Three Days Later
on becoming awesome | December 20th 2009 by Jenna Woestman
All I can think about lately is how my body betrayed us. HELLO UTERUS, didn’t you get the memo you were supposed to IMPLANT the EMBRYOS because we spent LOTS OF MONEY on this?! I look at my still-bruised and sore stomach and think what a wast read more
Sobonfu Some talks about Women’s Wisdom and Grief
Beth's blog on the Virtual Tea House | December 20th 2009 by myrabeth
Many of you are familiar with Malidoma Some’s work with men and initiation, flowing from his tribal connections to the African Dagara. His now ex wife Sobonfu Some has some equally powerful things to say about women’s processes. This read more
& then there were two
still thinking... | December 20th 2009 by Sarah
Grandparents, that is. Maggie & Sadie now have more living great-grandparents than grandparents. Tom’s daddy died at 10pm on Thursday, Dec 10th. Bobby, Daddy & I flew up to Ohio on Friday, the visitation (or “calling hours,” read more
How to Cope With Grief During the Holidays
Eldercare ABC Blog | December 20th 2009 by Mary Nix
By JoAnne Funch The holiday season is a joyous time for most, but those who have experienced a loss, this usually festive time of the year can be a painful reminder that your loved one is no longer around. You wonder how will you cope with grief? Ev read more
Love Actually
Dan, in real time | December 20th 2009
Love actually...is all around us.This afternoon I indulged in my annual guilty pleasure of viewing the film "Love Actually." The film is a favorite of mine, and a favorite of Widow in the Middle. It is one of those romantic comedies that tug at the h read more
One step forward….
Widows Quest | December 19th 2009 by Anna Farmery
Some thoughts I had on grief and on widowhood I start to smile and start to think That I am moving forward from the brink Then something small happens to me And that step forward I can no longer see My belief that was shaky starts to drain As the dem read more
Daughters Of Sarah: Elizabeth Prentiss
A Sweet Fragrance | December 19th 2009 by Vanessa
Elizabeth Payson (later Prentiss) was born on October 26, 1818, to Edward and Ann Louisa Payson. Her father was a well-known minister, a Godly man whose character left a strong imprint on his young daughter, the fifth of his eight children. read more
Don’t Say You’re ‘Fine’ When You’re Not
Open to Hope Foundation | December 19th 2009 by Dr. Gloria Horsley
When we are on a grief journey and someone asks us, “How are you feeling?” the tendency is to say, “I’m fine.” But we’re not fine, and one of my friends pointed that out to ... read more
Behind the Veil
Dan, in real time | December 19th 2009
Behind the Veil, originally uploaded by Next Chapter Photography.Today has been a day for me to bear witness to the collective pain and sorrow being experienced around this world by those who grieve. There was once a time when all of us were separate read more
Alive one more day…so far
Grace Digest | December 18th 2009 by Royce Ogle
I don’t know when my life will end but I do know where my human body will stop at last. The place is jut waiting for me in Lake Dallas, Texas. As of this moment I plan on waiting to go to that last destination as long as possible. Remember the read more
Megan's Hope
Adventures of a Breastfeeding Mother | December 18th 2009 by Shelly
To lose a child is something that no parent should ever have to face.And then to lose a child to something preventable, right around the holidays.....I have no words.Today marks the five year anniversary of the death of sweet Megan, a 3 year old who read more
The Pleasure Principle
Dan, in real time | December 18th 2009
originally uploaded by Massage Austell.Today I followed Boo's advice and went for a massage after work. I actually tried to do this yesterday, but the place I had used in the past apparently went out of business. In the past I would have taken this a read more
Is Anything A Coincidence
So Much More Than A Mom | December 17th 2009 by So Much More Than A Mom
“There are no mistakes, no coincidences. All events are blessings given to us to learn from.” — Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Coincidence: A sequence of events that although accidental seems to have been planned or arranged. My mood when read more
Someone I care deeply about is grieving.
The Musings of a Confused Man | December 17th 2009 by Jarred
Image via WikipediaSomeone I care deeply about has lost someone he cares deeply about today. Please keep him in your thoughts as he grieves. If you're the praying type, please pray for him. I don't usually tell people how they shoul read more
Negative
on becoming awesome | December 17th 2009 by Jenna Woestman
I’ve known since Monday that my pregnancy test today would come back negative. I woke up at 2:00 this morning and knew for sure without a doubt that it was negative, and then I didn’t sleep a wink after that. I’m exhausted today. read more
Why you should never not believe in love
Widows Quest | December 17th 2009 by Anna Farmery
Grief can breed guilt and guilt can mean that you shut your heart out to finding new love. As much as we think that we will never love anyone else as much, we should never block our heart from the chance of finding love again. Why? Because our heart read more
Different Relationships; Different Emotions And Thoughts
Musings Of An Obsessive Mind | December 17th 2009
I have cried an untold of amount of tears over the loss of my mother. Just the other day I was downloading some of her favorite Southern Gospel music and a flood of emotions washed over me. I haven’t cried like that for her in quite some time.As I read more
Is My L0ve DyiNG?
Broken Heartz | December 17th 2009 by RAJ
Only my pillow knowsMy salty tears that flowSoaking the pages of my diaryAnd the fear in my heart growsThe terrifying horror aroundWith my soul made of goldLaid on my marble skinMy story remains unfoldSad stars mourning my griefThrough out the milky read more
Can I have a minute…
Knittering : Life's too short to drink bad wine. | December 17th 2009 by Sinta
In the past two days I clocked up: 1 bucket of KFC 2 litres of full fat Coca Cola 1 January 2010 issue of Elle 12 hours of daytime trash TV 10 episodes of Sex and the City 1 game of scrabble 5 international phone call exchanges 1 return of the madw read more
12 Pearls of Christmas: Jesus Comforts
Gidget Goes Home | December 16th 2009 by Gidget
This post is part of a blog tour series from LitFuse Publicity and Pearl Girls. Every day I will be featuring daily inspirational stories, from now until Christmas, all written by guest authors. How to Cope with Christmas by Stacie Ruth Stoelting La read more
From Joy to Pleasure
Dan, in real time | December 16th 2009
Struggle for Pleasure, originally uploaded by Mariangela ♠ Neve.I think it is time to redefine my perception of 'joy.' It is something that is notably absent in my life. And until a time arrives that I recognize joy as I once did, it will remain ab read more
Back To Life
So Much More Than A Mom | December 16th 2009 by So Much More Than A Mom
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” — Robert Frost I’ve been in a sort of fog since before Thanksgiving. Ever since I learned of Gina’s rapidly deteriorating condition. Yes, read more
Soundtrack of Life— Lesson #1:
Black Girl From Outer Space | December 16th 2009 by shanikqua
Its almost year’s end, as everyone is probably aware of this already, and I’ve been reflecting alot on my life, my past and my future. I love reading other blogs by people who have been doing this for awhile, and I read more
Grief and Sympathy at Christmas
About Grief | December 16th 2009 by tom
There is no doubt that one of the hardest day’s after a bereavement is Christmas Day. We put such an emphasis on Christmas as a time of family that it can nearly be overwhelming. It is important to acknowledge the loss, the change and try to ke read more
Angel Pocket Donations
Suzy Q Crops | December 16th 2009 by Elizabeth Grant
There is a lot of heaviness in the blog world today, and while this isn’t directly related, I have been meaning to post this request for knitters to donate Angel Pockets. One of my readers... { visit Suzy Q Homemaker to read the rest of this read more
Evan Newport – All Around Me
Different Dream | December 16th 2009 by Jolene Philo
Not too long ago, I shared with you about the death of Evan Newport, a little boy with Noonan’s Syndrome. When Evan was born, doctors told his parents, Scott and Penni, not to expect their baby to live more than a year. But the amazing little read more
Wordless Wednesday: Remembering Bryson
Suzy Q Homemaker | December 16th 2009 by Elizabeth Grant
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Conditioning & Learned Behaviour~
Tara Cronica | December 16th 2009 by Bonnie Johnson
A learned behavior is a behavior that was observed by an individual that they find to be beneficial to them in some way. We have all been taught these learned behaviors by our parents, teachers, pastors, councillors or anyone of any influence in ou read more
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