Archive for March 2012
Kansas Hoops Star Thomas Robinson Plays for his Mother's Memory and His Little Sister
This is a great article from CNN.com about basketball star Thomas Robinson. Robinson’s mother died in January 2011 just weeks after his grandparents had died. Robinson has had the support of his teammates, his school, and their fans. But, his greatest desire is to support and take care of his young half-sister. Would you like…
Read MoreWhen the Love is Strong the Feeling's Never Gone (Def Leppard)
I grew up in a family of 5 kids – 4 girls and one boy. When you grow up in a family of that size you are bound to get a variety of personalities and interests. I was the quiet, reserved, and (perhaps) nerdy sister. My nose was often stuck in a book and, let’s…
Read MoreJimmie Calvin
My Grandad was a detail guy… a planner. If I didn’t know better, I would say that he planned his passing to coordinate with the beautiful weather forecasted for his funeral on Monday. He selected the caterer for the celebration afterwards, the music, and the poems to be read. Katie + Grandad A couple of…
Read MoreGrief in Real Time
For the last year, I have had the pleasure of being a blogger for the Grief Awareness blog and sharing stories with our blog community. Since then we have added bloggers, received over 10,000 hits and today our 100th blog post. I am honored to be the blogger that gets to write this milestone post. Grandad…
Read MoreTriumph After Tragedy
Here’s a great story about the personal journey of Kate’s Club supporter Ben Yin and his Mom. Ben experienced the the tragedy of losing his Dad in a plane crash at a young age. The strong will and determination of his Mom laid a solid foundation for the success of Ben and his brother. Ben’s…
Read MoreGrief Awareness Day
With the approval of House Resolution 1567, today was declared Grief Awareness Day in the State of Georgia. “When a family suffers a tragedy, we often don’t know what to say. It’s important for people to have the support they need through the grief process.” said House Rep. Elena Parent. Rep. Parent was instrumental in…
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