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In A Sea of Grief, Kindness Became My Life Jacket

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Greet Grief

I was honored to be approached by The Kindness Blog to write an article about the ways in which kindness has affected my life…this is the story I submitted. He didn’t kiss me goodbye in the morning, believing that it … Continue reading →

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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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Living while Dying – Part II

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Greet Grief

This is the second post in a two-part series about my family’s first experience with hospice. November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month… My mom and I make plans for cocktail hour in Aunt Jean’s “new” room, inviting two of Jean’s closest … Continue reading →