Tag Archives: stress

Saying Good-bye to Another Dad

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Greet Grief

Our children had four grandfathers because of our unique blended family. If you don’t already know our story read it here. Hank is my first husband’s father, and he was the last one of the grandpas to die. That was … Continue reading →

Posted in death, family, grandparents, Grief, grieving, Healing, Lessons from others, Life's Losses, My story, parents, Reflection, Relationships | Tagged alcoholism, children, daughter, dementia, father-in-law, grandchildren, grandpa, grief, husband, memories, photographer, pictures, relationships, son, stress, Wisconsin Gas Company, WWII | 5 Comments

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

Earth, Water, Wind and Fire

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Greet Grief

Our bug bitten, sleep deprived great-niece returns from her week-long camp experience at Lutherdale Bible Camp in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. As she shares her stories, I sense that she has grown spiritually as a result of experiencing God in the elements of … Continue reading →