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“In All Things Give Thanks”

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Greet Grief

Chris’ friends plow my long driveway after his death, fix the garbage disposal and replace the leaky faucet. Baskets of ready-to-eat foods and snacks for both adults and kids brought to my home by a co-worker. Platters of lunch meats, … Continue reading →

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Love Thy Neighbor

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Greet Grief

My dog Tanner and I pull into our attached garage on this crisp fall day after spending all afternoon running errands. I have grocery bags in my arms, his leash wrapped around my wrist and my key chain hanging from … Continue reading →

Posted in Lessons from others | Tagged adrenaline, ambulance, anxiety, caregiver, commotion, deer, dog, errands, fight or flight response, fire truck, garden, heart palpitations, midlife, Mississippi, neighbor, prayers, relationship, sirens, social worker, stress, stroke, therapist | 9 Comments