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I post this article today in memory of my dad, a World War II veteran who was proud of his service. He died in December 2005. —– My dad had two fears: the nursing home and a long-winded speaker at his funeral. He avoided the first; the jury still debates the second. The call from his apartment [...] “I’m so lonely here by myself during the day, and there’s free kitty advertised on the radio. Can I get it? Please?” That’s the way the phone call began our third week of marriage. But I was newlywed-husband adamant. “Absolutely not! Cats carry germs and suck the breath out of babies. Mother said so. No cats!” She [...] These three items have been an encouragement to me in the grieving process after the loss of loved ones, and I’m hopeful that they will be for others as well. Please feel to pass them on. There’s a link to a printer-friendly version at the end. —– HOW TO GRIEVE “After the first death, there is no other,” [...] With each passing year I’m reminded how quickly my life is passing and how little I remember about the words, deeds and activities that seemed so important as they were happening. So this year I’m determined to do a better job of recording my journey, not only for my own benefit, but also for future [...] I repost this old article as a reminder to enjoy Christmas with family and loved ones as long as time and opportunity permit you to do so. Though death has taken the wife and daughter mentioned here from me, I hope to relive some of the magic that children bring to Christmas morning by watching [...] They sat side by side on the hillside, silently gazing into the starry sky. Finally, the boy spoke. “Would you tell me about that night, Jacob?” The old man said nothing. The boy asked again. “Please, Jacob. I won’t laugh at you. I really want to hear the story.” The old man finally turned toward [...] I saw her for the last time on such a rare and wonderful autumn day as this. With fall crispness charging the air, our long, lingering stroll around the campus let her enjoy the unique texture of October breeze and sun upon her cheeks. Our visit completed, I offered my goodbyes–without realizing she was hearing them [...] Autumn is my favorite season of the year, and the weather I have come to expect and enjoy in October has just arrived in the last few days. Thus I post an older article about the feelings Autumn brings with it. —– Golden Autumn by name, she heralds inevitable liberation from the restricting bonds of summer heat. [...] After 30 months of agonizing preparation, countless prayers and the support of many who stood by me and helped me, I am now in a new house. I am thrilled for the fresh start in a place untainted by difficult memories, many brought on by the death of my mate and companion of 40 years. Unlike [...] |
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