Today I was interviewed on Welcome Changes Radio by Velma Gallant, also known as “The Queen of Joy,” a woman of growth, learning and expansion. Velma is an abundance coach who will help you create your life of joy, passion and freedom. Here is a link to listen to the show on July 22, 2008. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-40777/TS-123897.mp3>
I feel honored to have been interviewed on her show, and some of her past interviews include Neale Donald Walsch, author of the “Conversations with God” series and Mike Dooley, one of the teachers for the best-selling DVD and book “The Secret.” Velma will also be interviewing Joe Vitale, “Mr. Fire,” in an upcoming episode, as well as Kurek Ashley, an international entrepreneur and success coach.
I found this
blog this morning by Annette Rolls, entitled, “How to Express Sympathy in Sympathy Cards. Supporting Others in the Loss of a Loved One.” What’s interesting about Annette’s post, her suggestions are applicable to anyone having suffered the loss of a loved one, whether it is in relation to creating a special sympathy card or helping that person through their loss in daily life. Here is the URL.
http://www.inspiredstamping.com/my_weblog/2008/07/how-to-extendin.html?cid=122666708/>
From my own experience as a widow of four years, not only writing about grief the last several years but talking with others — often times people don’t understand the sometimes messy, non-linear and very individual grief process. There is no set way to do it. However, I’ve found the best way to “do it” is to take it day by day, sometimes moment by moment. No expectations, no hard and fast rules, just do what works to get yourself through it and into a better place emotionally, mentally, spiritually.
The Kubler-Ross Model defines the stages as follows: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance. Even Elisabeth Kubler-Ross stated that not everyone always experiences all of these stages nor are they experienced in a clear, linear fashion. Kulber-Ross talked about the above stages in relation to someone who is dying, and also those who have lost a loved one. However, these stages of grief can also be linked to a situation which involves a real or perceived lack of control over one’s life.
In the end, it’s interesting how we each handle life’s “smackdowns”.
From PBS.org.
“In the book, ‘Final Salute,’ former Rocky Mountain News reporter Jim Sheeler and photographer Todd Heisler chronicle the experiences of a U.S. Marine Corps casualty assistance officer, Lt. Col. Steven Beck, as he calls on families in Colorado to notify them of a family members’ death. Lt. Col. Beck talks about his duties captured in the photos.”
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/military/beck/index.html?type=flash/>
I was searching grief-related blogs last week and ran across a posting by Roads “Websites that Roar.” http://thepriceoflove.net/2008/06/12websites-the-road-2> and was surprised to find my blog mentioned. Also mentioned is 33 year old Marissa’s story as told by her surviving husband, a dying man’s journal, a single parent dad’s story and Lesson’s from Lou, a husband who died from cancer. All blogs mentioned are touching, relevant, differ in their scope, but they are all the same in grief.
“In her groundbreaking book, Jamieson Haverkampf shares how she and her sister, in their early 30’s, found success and managed struggles during their journey after their father’s death. This jam-packed resource guide is filled with more than 500 invaluable Web sites, companies, government resources, U.S. laws, books, and nonprofit organizations to assist adult children who seek support while they aid a newly widowed parent.” From http://www.momminusdad.com:80/
“Beyond Belief,” is an award-winning and inspirational documentary film by Beth Murphy, about two 9/11 widows who cope with their grief by forming a cross-cultural foundation to raise money for widows in Afghanistan.
The film was featured on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” last year and is now being released on DVD by Alive Mind at http://alivemindwoman.com/category/films/beyond-belief/
With your help, $3 from each sale of this DVD will go to the organization formed by the two widows, Beyond the 11th at http://alivemindwoman.com/beyond-belief-featured-organization-beyond-the-11th/
REVIEW by Elaine Williams, A Journey Well Taken: Life After Loss
http://www.ajourneywelltaken.com/
“In tragedy, often times it is the strongest who step forward and dare to make a difference.
As 9/11 widows Patti and Susan work through their own grief and loss, they move outside of themselves to highlight the extreme poverty of Afghanistan widows. Their personal journeys are enhanced by their efforts to empower these same women, strangers, half a world away.
This emotionally charged film draws you in from the first moment - it is a beautiful testimonial to the strength and courage of the human spirit.”
