Making
a Difference: Rabbi G amd kids Kicking Cancer By Catherine Patillo
For
Rabbi G, the lesson of a childn's power became peresonal when he lost his two-year old
daughter, Sara to leukemia 24 years ago. "She was extraordinary. Before
the age of two, she would kiss the nurses and tell the other kids, "Don't cry,"
when she was getting her own blood drawn. How can one not be inspired by such a
small teacher?"
Apple
Trees and Memories
by Carol Clum
If
there's anything I can suggest to those who are the "less seasoned" in grieving,
it is to remain open to the present. Be awake and aware as grief changes the way you
feel and who you are. Seasons change, and the seasons of the heart can change.
Do As I Say, Not... By Chaplain Norrris Burkes
The bible contains
many references about heaven, but Sarah was not looking to share in another parent's
deepest hope. Living these past months in a pain that was raw and brutal, she was
trying to make it through her personal hell on earth - one day at a time, one prayer at a
time, one phone call at a time.
Suicide By Carol Loehr
Most people do not realize that survivors of suicide are constantly faced with
insensitive, hurtful comments about suicide, not only from the general public, but also
from the media - and even the "entertainment" industry! Thoughtless
comments from strangers are one thing, but suicide survivors must endure such comments
even from their clergy, family, friends and other well meaning people.
A Year of Memories By
Bettie V. Steelman
But I am so thankful for all the memories of you, Samuel; even if they make
me cry sometimes. I am eternally grateful for all the good memories you and I made
together. So many more good than bad. Thank you Samuel....
Feeling Whole Again By
Veronica Harris
I will never be able to say that I am healed but I have learned to live my life one day at
a time. I have learned to move on. I did that with the help of TCF.
From Tragedy, Came
Heartbreak, Compassion and Peace By Fred Lerman
I finally told Marilyn I would like to go with her to one of the meetings, but when we
returned home I told her that I thought everybody at the meeting was crazy - that nothing
was ever going to bring back our kids. But I continued to go. After two
months, something happened to me. For the first time, I opened up and talked and I
cried. I had been burying my hurt and feelings. Something good was happening
to me.
Breaking the Silence By
Muriel Kronowitz
When a child dies, every parent mourns. Each one of us takes a breath and silently
gives thatns that it was not ours...until one day it is.
Worldwide Candelighting
Departments
From the Exec's Desk: ...By
Pat Loder
Friends, Caring and Sharing
TCF's in-house newsletter for chapter leaders and steering committee members is
incorporated here. Many items will be of interest to both membership and friends of the
organization.
TCF Patrons
Foundation Donors
Healing in Hidden
Places
Simply Red By Marianne Lohrman
A friend of mine said "Something happens to us in grief; we gain new eyes. We
notice things that most other people miss." How true.
Departments
From the Exec's Desk: ...By
Pat Loder
Friends, Caring and Sharing
TCF's in-house newsletter for chapter leaders and steering committee members is
incorporated here. Many items will be of interest to both membership and friends of the
organization.
TCF Patrons
Foundation Donors
For Brothers &
Sisters
Making a Difference - Because We Can
By Daniel Yoffee
Many have created websites, started a TCF sibling group, gone into the medical field, run
TCF conference sibling programs...Even though we have suffered our greatest loss, we can
make a difference in memory of our loved ones.
Ask Dr. Paulson
Healing in Hidden
Places
Baptism by Waterfall By Marianne Lohrman
Grief silently wraps emotions so tightly that we don't realize we're tightly bound until
nature provides a theraputic release.
Book Review
For
Bereaved Grandparents By Margaret H. Gerner..Reviewed
by Joy Johnson
Poetry
Just for a Moment By Phillip Jones
Someday By Deb Kosmer
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