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Robbie Miller Kaplan's Blog – December 2011 Archive (2)
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The huge box in the foyer sparked curiosity and excitement as my daughters made their way in from school. Almost in unison they asked, “What’s in the box?” “It’s our legacy,” I replied as I pushed the box into the living room. I slit the tape and pulled back the flaps, reaching in to pull out an old down quilt. Unimpressed with a faded quilt, the girls went off to find a snack…
Added by Robbie Miller Kaplan on December 8, 2011 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments
Grief never takes a holiday
So many of our holiday traditions are family-centered, making it painful to face the holidays after a loved one dies. Despite the pain, some people find it comforting to continue the old traditions that they’ve enjoyed. Since grief in itself is exhausting, it can be too overwhelming to try and build new traditions when mourning a loved one.
How you choose to handle holidays is a highly personal decision. In the first few months or years, you alone know whether it’s…
Added by Robbie Miller Kaplan on December 1, 2011 at 11:00am — 12 Comments
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