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Mother Earth Eases My Grief

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Greet Grief

I have always loved nature. Our only family vacations took place in a little town in northeastern, Wisconsin where my great-aunt and uncle own a cabin. I was still in diapers when I started going there in the 60’s. Not much of … Continue reading →

Posted in Gifts from Nature, Grief, grieving, In The Beginning, Inspiration, My story, Single parenting, The Gifts of Grief | Tagged balance, cabin, death, Earth, Earth Day, gifts, grief, healing, husband, Mother Earth, nature, outdoors, sky, son, vacation, water, Wayne Dwyer, wind, Wisconsin | 5 Comments

The Grief That Stole Christmas

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Greet Grief

BA HUM BUG! That is what I say under my breath when people invite me to another holiday party. That is what I feel baking my traditional cookies and putting up those old, familiar decorations. I cry out when I … Continue reading →

Posted in My story | Tagged BA HUM BUG, Christmas, cookies, courage, deceased, decorations, gifts, grief, Grinch, holiday, holiday plan, Holy Season, hope, loved one, presence, Scrooge, self-care, traditions, tree | 4 Comments

“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 →