As I write this post, I feel a little off-kilter and scared, to be honest. Let me catch you up. I recently flew to Nashville to attend my friend's baby shower. One of my best friends was planning to fly in from Raleigh the day after I arrived, and we would see the sights together. Words That Heal: The Power of Expression She was going to go with me to celebrate Bianca's baby. I had just entered my room when my phone rang. My daughter, Ke'ili, was crying so hard I couldn't und

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