Bereavement Newsletter January 2024

Posted on December 21, 2023

A new year is upon us! Where does the time go? When I was young, I hated it when someone said how fast the time went, for as a child, I didn’t believe it and I couldn’t wait for the years to pass! Now it is sometimes just a reminder of what was. It is sometimes hard not to wish those days and years back. But, as we are so aware, we cannot! We do, however, need to remind ourselves to make the most of today and pray for a happier tomorrow.

For many of you, this New Year may be a reminder of who will not be with you as you face tomorrow. A friend once shared four little words with me that might help to make a difference in your days. They are “I have a choice”. We can choose to worry and be upset at life’s circumstances, or we can choose to move ahead one day at a time, making our life count for something. It has been said…”Those who grieve well–heal well! They also live well–living in the now!” I hope we can begin to do that together in the coming year.

Upcoming Events:

January 9-Lunch Bunch at Barnesville Library Annex at Noon. Bring your lunch

January 11-Lunch Bunch at Mr. Lee’s Restaurant in Cambridge at Noon.

January 25-Support Breakfast at Patty’s Place in Belle Valley at 9:00 AM

January 31-Coffee with Chris: Men only coffee and support group meets at 9:00 AM at various places around the area. If interested, contact me for details of the upcoming month’s location.

If you have any questions, call me at 740-432-7440. I am also available for one-on-one time. Remember that together and with support, we can make it through each new day.

God Bless you in this New Year!

Terri Wootton LISW, ACHP-SW, Bereavement Coordinator