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If you have experienced the death of a loved one in the past ten years and are over eighteen years old, we invite you to participate in a brief online study of the ways that individuals make sense of and find meaning in loss. All participants will be entered in a raffle to win one of two $50 gift certificates to Amazon.com.
Your participation will contribute to a better understanding of grief and loss. The researchers, Dr. Brian Vandenberg, and Rachel Hibberd, are most grateful for your time and help in completing the study. If you have any questions, please e-mail rhibberd@umsl.edu. The study has been approved by the Institutional Review board of the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
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Book Corner
A grandfather's death inspires his grandchildren to create a book of wishes in this sensitive portrayal of dealing with the loss of a loved one. When Anna and her little brother Joey hear the sad news about their Poppy's death, they begin to think about what they would do if they could have one more day with him. They smile thinking about Poppy’s crazy birthday hat, giggle at the silly songs Poppy used to plunk out on the piano, and laugh out loud at the weekly chicken-soup game they played with him at the deli. As the list grows into a pile, the pile becomes a book—a book of wishes for one more day with Poppy—or, as their mother explains, a memory book of the love and fun they shared with him, since all of their wishes have already come true. This treasured memento celebrates Poppy’s life and helps Anna and Joey keep his memory alive for years to come.
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The Lessons of 9/11
September 11, the day darkness fell over our land, terror filled our streets and fear overtook our hearts. Collectively we faced our mortality, our vulnerability, and our fragility. But out of the darkness appeared a bright light, the light of God, the light of hope, the light of unity.
- What was meant to weaken our people strengthened our determination.
- What was meant to cripple us economically led to more giving than ever before.
- What was meant to instill fear allowed our bravest of heroes to shine.
- Let us not forget that out of the darkness appeared a bright light.
- What was meant to separate us brought us together in unity.
- What was meant to disorient us realigned our values.
- What was meant to disempower us gave us strength of spirit.
- Let us not forget that out of the darkness appeared a bright light.
- What was meant to crumble our structures strengthened our character.
- What was meant to detach us from our loved ones brought us closer to our families.
- Let us not forget that out of the darkness appeared a bright light.
- What was meant to fill our minds with anger opened our hearts with gratitude.
- What was meant to invoke terror led to extraordinary acts of kindness.
- What was meant to dissolve our faith brought us closer to God.
For what develops out of the darkness is often the brightest light of possibilities. Although the images of 9/11 will forever be imprinted upon our soul, let us remember the lessons of this day. The lessons of what truly is important: courage, strength, serving others, faith, but most of all love. Let us not forget to count our blessings, to forgive those who make us angry, to say I love you, to honor each other’s differences. Let us not forget the day we all as a world came together as one. Let us not forget that out of the darkness appeared a bright light. For if we forget the lessons of this day, those who died, died in vain.
Today we look within our hearts and souls and find the lessons we learned from 9/11. We pray for divine protection and peace throughout the world. We rediscover the light that carried us through the most profound time in our history, and we now use it to guide our lives and the choices we make. Together we can help create a world of peace, unity, and love.
About the author: Debbie Milam is a licensed occupational therapist, health and wellness consultant, Reiki master, author and motivational speaker with expertise in helping people overcome physical, emotional and spiritual challenges. Through her company Unlimited Inspiration and its Web site, she offers a variety of products to help people discover their unlimited potential. These products include The Miracle Is You meditation CD and Lunchboxes of Love both to help your children discover their extraordinary potential. Her inspiring products for adults include How to Bring Light to the Darkness, Blissful Sleep, Maximum Energy, Journey into Healing and Moments of Joy can help you transform your life. Visit her web site at www.unlimitedinspiration.com.
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