Tag Archives: struggle

Walking into 2014

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Greet Grief

Out with the old, in with the new is just one of the many phrases and greetings that are a part of marking time from one year to the next. We make champagne toasts, blow noise makers and wear party hats … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Grief, Holidays, Inspiration, Life's Losses, Rituals and Traditions | Tagged blessings, butterfly, God, grief, joy, Loss, New Year, obstacle, resolutions, struggle, walking | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Lessons from others, My story | Tagged alcohol, bar, campers, camping, cocktail, communicate, dying, entertaining, Final Gifts, friends, friendship, God, godchild, godmother, hospice, hospice nurse, memories, music, Nebraska, Nurse, pain, palliative care, party, shock, stories, struggle, sudden death, tears, unexpected loss, whiskey Manhattans | 7 Comments

What feeds you?

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Greet Grief

Two Wolves **I do not know the source of this story but have often used it in my support groups** One evening a Native American Elder told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside of people. He said, … Continue reading →