Bereavement Newsletter January 2025

Posted on December 30, 2024

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 only 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”! The 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 Mr. Lee’s at Noon

January 14-Lunch Bunch at Barnesville Library Annex at Noon. Bring your own lunch.

January 23-Support breakfast at Patty’s Place in Belle Valley at 9:00 AM

January 29-Coffee with Chris: Men’s coffee and support group meets at 9:00 AM at various places in the community. 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.

Terri Wootton LISW, Bereavement Coordinator