Tag Archives: terminally ill
The Tree
My mother died at almost 95, and I needed to walk to the tree. That’s what my son would say after we planted a Texas redbud in Riverside Park 18 years ago. His father had died two years before, when … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Reflections
Tagged active listening, bereavement, communication, conversation, death, divorce, emotions, faith, family, friends, Gardening, gratitude, Grief, happines, healing, loneliness, mindfulness, opportunities, relationships, respect, self care, terminally ill, Texas redbud, Traditions
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Sharing grief over a Beloved office pet
I work at a pet-friendly company where people are allowed to bring their dogs. My co-worker “Mandy” has a golden retriever, and I have grown very fond of him. Whenever I have a bad day, his friendly spirit immediately cheers … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged active listening, bereavement, communication, conversation, Grief, open workspaces, pet, pet owner, pet-friendly company, protocol, respect, terminally ill, What would you do ?, work place
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