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Reliving and Remembering 25 Years Ago Today

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Greet Grief

There are days in your life that replay over and over in your memory and this will be one I never forget. It is Tuesday, February 13th, 1990. My husband Chris goes to his roofing job before sunrise, not waking … Continue reading →

Posted in Bereavement, death, Faith, family, Friends, Grief, grieving, My story, Organ Donation, Widowhood | Tagged accident, CPR, death, friend, funeral home, grief, hospital, husband, mother, organ donation, pastor, work | 14 Comments

Busting Through Life and Death

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Greet Grief

Anne sits in the upholstered arm-chair in the front row of the visitation room at the local funeral home. Waiting for the funeral service to begin, she stares at the casket where a cascading blanket of red roses and her … Continue reading →

Posted in death, family, funerals, Grief, grieving, Healing, Inspiration, Lessons from others, Relationships, Rituals and Traditions, The Gifts of Grief | Tagged aunt, bust, candles, conductor, family, fun-loving, funeral, funeral home, German composer, grief work, memorial, music, pranksters, prost, Richard Wagner, siblings, sister, tradition, vacation | Leave a comment

Why Am I Grieving If You Are Still Alive?

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Greet Grief

A six-foot tall, healthy and trim man with a mustache stands erect at the foot of my husband Chris’ casket. He watches me and brings me water despite the “no beverages in the visitation room” policy of the funeral home. … Continue reading →