Friends, I wrote this post a couple of years ago and the words are still as poignant today as they were then. As this week begins all I can think about is how many of us will miss our loved ones on Thanksgiving and the empty chair facing us. If you are among the manyContinue reading “Thanksgiving and the Empty Chair”

Typically, the Thanksgiving season is a time for gathering with loved ones, expressing gratitude, and creating cherished memories. However, for those who are coping with grief during the Thanksgiving season and the loss of a loved one, this time of year can bring about feelings of grief and longing. While it may seem challenging toContinue reading “Coping with Grief During the Thanksgiving Season”

We are just a few short weeks away from celebrating Thanksgiving. There are many who are feeling anything but thankful. If your heart is especially tender right now I gently suggest we invite grief and gratitude to the Thanksgiving table. This time of year is challenging as our hearts especially hurt over the holidays. AsContinue reading “Invite Grief and Gratitude to the Thanksgiving Table”

Hello friends! We are beginning another month – one that leads us into two major holidays. This will be my fifth year of not having Melanie with us, and although my heart isn’t as raw as it was that first year, there still remain moments of sorrow. I know all too well that when you’veContinue reading “How to Be Thankful When Your Heart is Hurting”