What happens when the shock and disbelief wears off? People who have been there for you might drift away, thinking you should be "over it" by now. Those who were steadfast are golden. Nights That Bring Us Together Some folks think that the second year of grieving is more challenging. I am sure that is true in some ways. But you can overcome it by taking care of yourself. Get good sleep. Eat healthy. Cut back or eliminate vices. Respect your needs. Laugh as much as possible. I

A love letter from those who have passed on… Take the love you have for me And radiate it outwards Allowing it to touch and impact others Letters That Never Lost Their Voice Take the memory you have of me And use it as a source of inspiration To live fully, meaningfully, and intentionally Take the image you have of me in your mind And allow it to fuel you To take action Seize the day And be reminded of what is most important in life Take the care you have for me And let it

This year, we put up our Christmas tree super early. My daughter Keili read an article about how putting your tree up early brings you joy. So she was searching for a tree. I got our decorations out and sorted them for her so she could have the ornaments we had purchased for her since birth. A Home Filled With Holiday Warmth I had started a tradition of giving her a Nutcracker every year. I hauled the ornaments and 33 nutcrackers over to her place. Well, then, I looked at the