The holidays are always stressful. If you are grieving it is even more so. A dear friend passed a few weeks ago. A Touch of Christmas Magic in Every Corner I really thought that she would survive because of her upbeat positive attitude and the amount of love that surrounded her. It made me really sad to get the news that she crossed over the rainbow bridge. I was not in the mood to decorate or host my annual holiday gathering for friends and neighbors. Fortunately a dear fri

This is an article I was asked to participate in awhile back. It is a good reminder. Hopefully it will help you know what to say when the need arises. The Beauty of Saying What’s in Your Heart Writing a sympathy card can be an emotional experience. Finding the right words to comfort someone who is grieving is often difficult. To help get you started, we're sharing thoughtful sympathy card messages that will show empathy while offering support. Remember to use these condolenc

The anniversary of the fire that devastated Lahaina was last month. It has taken me this long to process my feelings about it. When the Day Fades Into Gold My dear friend Waltye Rasulala asked if I had viewed the documentary about the fire. I told her that I could not because it is too hard. Knowing so many people who perished and those whose lives were turned upside down when their homes, places of employment, vehicles, churches, essentially our hometown were destroyed, Augu