Category Archives: HOPE

Candles, Poems, and Prayers

Posted on December 12, 2011 by John Dobbs

For anyone who does not know, The Compassionate Friends is an international organization that exists to serve bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. Each year on the second Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. they have a worldwide candle lighting. It begins … Continue reading →

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Some Writings on Grief

Posted on November 15, 2011 by John Dobbs

There are probably thousands of posts, poems, writings, and articles on the internet concerning grief. Here are a few that I thought were especially helpful and encouraging. Some I simply resonated with, some brought a new thought or idea to … Continue reading →

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A New Place That Isn’t Quite As Happy

Posted on November 1, 2011 by John Dobbs

2008 was a rough year. It was the year we unexpectedly said a tragic goodbye to our 18 year old son. It was the year my mother suffered through breast cancer. It was the year we said goodbye to our … Continue reading →

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