Hope and Healing Blog

We talk quite frequently in this blog about the importance of finding a grief partner … Read more

I wasn’t even ten years old in 1963 when Gertrude Clark died in Paragould, AR. … Read more

The words spoken by Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert, were “Okay, Houston, we’ve had a … Read more

Not all grief and pain and tears relate to mourning the dead. Sometimes due to … Read more

The 1963 film Bye Bye Birdie features several good songs. My favorite is “Put On … Read more

It is to be expected that we will turn to our friends and support system … Read more

When a significant loss occurs, one thing is almost for certain = you were NOT … Read more

By definition, grief is an emotional experience. No one escapes grief unscathed. But, resolve to … Read more

Grief is complicated and can be made harder by the grieving event’s unique circumstances. Let’s … Read more

“If you are reading this book, there is a high probability that your heart is … Read more

According to the March of Dimes, as many as 50% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage — … Read more

My older brother, Harlan, died on November 11, 2018 of Alzheimer’s. He was twelve years … Read more

My wife and I have a saying when we are getting ready to be apart … Read more

What do you call a person whose parent has died? Janice Harris Lord in her … Read more

The idea of ’living on borrowed time’ is the focus of today’s blog. So, screw your … Read more