At a time of loss one of the great comforts to us all is our family. Family understands, family provide love and support, family helps fill the void. The photo here is of my family who I love very much. My mum and my 96 year old Nana both who have lost their husbands but have found a way of enjoying life again.
Here are some thoughts on the strength of families
F= Family provides comfort, and always remember to say how much you love them. You never know when you might lose someone, so ensure they know how you feel.
A= Always …read more

I want to introduce you all to a wonderful artist that understands grief. She is a soul-sister of mine; you know when you meet someone, and you know you have known each other somewhere, sometime before? That is the way it was with Noreen. We immediately found our place with each other. I can’t say enough about this lovely woman, her heart, her skill, and her art.
She wrote me this today, and gave me permission to reprint it. She has a wonderful and tangible way to comfort yourself when grief is present in your …read more

That is a quote from one of my favorite movies of all time, “The Shipping News.” It is said twice in the film, both times by one character to another who is going through a traumatic time in their life. “Tea’s a good drink. It’ll keep you going,” when the world is falling apart.
My world isn’t falling apart, at least anymore, and I sincerely hope yours is not either. But I still have times that I need to comfort and nuture myself. Do you know that feeling? Probably you do.
Let’s all nuture …read more