Serendipity/ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/The occurrence of pleasant or valuable discoveries by chance.Running into an old friend at the bookstore was such serendipity. We had a great time catching up! Ubiquitous/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/Present or found everywhere; widespread.I hate the...
Elegy /ˈɛlədʒi/ A mournful poem or lament for the deceased or a lost era. The elegy in the book was so touching. It made me reflect on the memories of my own loved ones." Expressionism /ɪkˈsprɛʃənɪzəm/ An art movement emphasizing the portrayal of emot...
she’s still a snarky teen—one who wishes her once beloved father would act like an adult or even just answer a few questions of hers. Often forced to act the adult, Jackie is an
I vaguely remember seeing a fictional film many moons ago (the title eludes me), where a person has a heart transplant and starts to have visions of the deceased person who’s heart they have been given. It seemed way out there. But truth really can be stranger than fiction… Since the...
A number of years ago when visiting St. Petersburg, Russia, I remember a Russian man at a restaurant we were eating at ask where my husband and I were from. When we said “The U.S.,” he told us, “You can go where you want. You have no idea what it’s like to not have th...
Looking for a way to give your memories to the deceased's family in one of the most unique ofpersonalized sympathy gifts. Wisdom for finding words of comfort for sympathy Many people worry that they will use the wrong words for their sympathy messages. In Souring into the Storm, Alison Ashe...
5. In the event of a death, always write to the nearest relation - husband, wife or eldest child. 6. Describe your memories of the deceased, recall any happy meetings, great parties and how they improved your life. Describe how you felt about them and what you will miss most about the...
Of course a heart comes from a deceased donor, unlike some instances when a kidney or a partial liver comes from a living donor. We all have only one heart, no spare parts to share. His heart came from someone who was clinically brain-dead but still had healthy organs. The person’s ...
We called the parents of my deceased friend to make sure it was true. Sadly, the news we were told was true. This bad incident happened when Chance was walking by his truck when a few friends were trying to fix a gun jam. As my friend passed in front of the gun the round jammed ...
My heart hurts knowing that (deceased's name) has passed away. I've lost a loved one before and can understand what you may be feeling. Know that it's okay to feel however you want to feel during this time and I will be here for you. May the memories of (deceased's name) ...