Posts by: judydavidson

Happy Mother’s Day!  I hope you have a beautiful day surrounded by your loved ones;  you truly deserve it! XOXO If you have lost your mother, I am truly sorry … I hope your memories bring you comfort and joy. At Grief Hope Network, we recognize there are several ways to help you feel better …

Warm wishes to everyone for a wonderful holiday season.  I hope this article from www.Grief.com is helpful to you at this time: “Holidays are time spent with loved ones” was imprinted on our psyche from a young age. Holidays mark the passage of time in our lives. They are part of the milestones we share …

Everyone in the U.S. and around the world probably remembers the exact circumstances of when they heard of the tragedy that happened on 9/11.  It’s hard to believe that it’s been 15 years already.  At times, it still feels like it just recently happened.  The September 11 attacks killed 2,977 people and injured more than 6,000 others. …

Dear Fellow Grief Hope Network Members, HUGE HUG to you at this time.  As you know, the city of Orlando, the United States and the world are in mourning over the loss of 49 people and injury of 48 others on June 12th.  Our hearts are broken and we have empathy for all those left …

What do you say to your best friend when his father dies? How do you comfort your cousin who has lost a spouse? And what words can comfort a parent who has lost their child? These are common thoughts for anyone when trying to decide how to offer sympathies to a grieving family member or …

I remember the first few Valentine’s Days after my husband were difficult to get through.  The first 2 years, my sister-in-law anonymously had flowers delivered to me from my husband in heaven.  While she meant well, it freaked me out at first until I realized she was behind it … Now Valentine’s Day is a …

Happy New Year! You have my sincere empathy for grieving the loss of your loved one over the holidays.   I hope the fun and loving memories you shared brought some comfort to you.  New Year’s resolutions are nothing new; we’ve all made them (and broke them!) for years.  The attached article gives suggestions to …

As we all know, the holidays will be hard if you’re grieving the loss of a loved one.  I hope the fun and loving memories you shared will bring some comfort to you.  The attached article gives 64 suggestions to not only survive the holidays, but maybe even thrive.  64 is overwhelming, but if you …

  The holidays will be hard if you’re grieving the loss of a loved one.  I hope the fun and loving memories you shared will bring some comfort to you.  At Grief Hope Network, we recognize there are several ways to help you feel better in the grief recovery process. Many people don’t feel comfortable …

Grief Is a Healthy, Helpful Choice BY RICK WARREN — OCTOBER 14, 2015 For over 20 years, I have been blessed to be a member of Saddleback Church led by Pastor Rick Warren.  Like all members here, Rick, his wife Kay and their family have gone through the loss of their loved ones, including their …