Monthly Archives: August 2010

“I Died That Day”

The following is a story I received from a fellow grieving dad that discribes how wonderful his son is and tells the story surrounding the loss of his 15-year-old son in 2008.  The loss occurred while on a family vacation.  Thank you Kent for … Continue reading

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“Self-Inflicted Guilt” – Just for Today

I will be posting a separate section of the poem Just for Today  to ponder every couple of days.  The poem was written for bereaved parents by Vicki Tushingham.  Feel free to share with others.  Just For Today For Bereaved Parents  (Section 6) … Continue reading

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“Reach Out To Comfort” – Just for Today

I will be posting a separate section of the poem Just for Today  to ponder every couple of days.  The poem was written for bereaved parents by Vicki Tushingham.  Feel free to share with others.  Just For Today For Bereaved Parents  (Section 5) … Continue reading

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“Smile A Little” – Just for Today

I received the following from a fellow grieving dad and friend that I met through this project.  I will be posting a separate section of the poem Just for Today  to ponder every couple of days.  The poem was written for … Continue reading

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“Forgive All” – Just for Today

I received the following from a fellow grieving dad and friend that I met through this project.  I will be posting a separate section of the poem Just for Today  to ponder every couple of days.  The poem was written for … Continue reading

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“My Child’s Life” – Just for Today

I received the following from a fellow grieving dad and friend that I met through this project.  I will be posting a separate section of the poem Just for Today  to ponder every couple of days.  The poem was written for … Continue reading

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“Try to Live” – Just for Today

I received the following from a fellow grieving dad and friend that I met through this project.  I will be posting a separate section of the poem Just for Today  to ponder every couple of days.  The poem was written for … Continue reading

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“Trivialities of Life” – Truisms About Grief

I use to rush through life completing tasks on my lists just so I can check them off.   I had “to do” lists for my job, home and my business.  I tracked everything so I could get more “stuff” completed.  I … Continue reading

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Courage: Defined by a Grieving Dad

Courage:  It’s a word that paints many different images in our minds.  Each one of us has a different picture of what courage looks and feels like.  This may change for each one of us based on events we have … Continue reading

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“Offers That Don’t Materialize” – Truisms About Grief

I have heard the following “truism” about grief from several dads that I have met throughout this project.  Many time well intended comments/actions inflict pain on those that are grieving.  Your world is turned upside down and things that never use to … Continue reading

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