Christmas Spirit Dec 22, 2009 This will be my first year without my husband. After 20 years of marriage, it’s painful. This is the time of year when we are usually getting dressed up to go to Christmas parties… the time of year… Read Tip »

New Traditions Dec 14, 2009 Traditions can be beautiful; yet, when emotionally laden they can become intensely painful.  Doing things differently makes it is harder to compare to your “old” life.  We always… Read Tip »

What to do this Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2009 The holidays have a way of magnifying our loss and can be a difficult and confusing time of year. “What to do? How to act? How to wake up and seize the day?” are just a few of the thoughts running… Read Tip »

6 Ways to a Happier New Year Nov 20, 2009 Happy New Year! Yeah, I know. You’re thinking what’s with this writer? Life sucks without Him by your side. How dare she use the H word and wish me a Happy New Year. Well, I feel your pain. Really,… Read Tip »

Kids and Christmas Nov 20, 2009 Kids and Christmas Lynn Crowder When I was a kid, my family had the same Christmas every year. The packages under the tree changed…the tree might have sat in a different spot in the room, but the… Read Tip »