Tag Archives: Grief

Advent Word: Encourage

Posted on December 9, 2014 by harasprice

Earlier this week, my friend Rose sent me an email, wondering if I still had a copy of a poem I had written for a remembrance ceremony about “gifts.” She knew I had written and that we had read it … Continue reading →

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Advent Word: Show Up

Posted on December 7, 2014 by harasprice

There is one night in my life I remember vividly, when I allow myself to remember it. On this particular night in my late 20-something years, I had spoken a piece of advice to a client during a therapy session … Continue reading →

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Advent Word: Remember

Posted on December 1, 2014 by harasprice

Today’s advent word could not be more fitting: “remember.” Today is World AIDS Day, and I cannot forget. For many years, I have honored this date as the day I would recount those I had loved and lost. For one … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Mom

Posted on August 15, 2014 by harasprice

The first time I realized that August 15 was the feast day of St. Mary (or as I like to say, “Jesus’ Mom”) I was sharing a hospital room adjacent to the NICU with another postpartum woman. She was praying … Continue reading →

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Birthday Buddies

Posted on August 10, 2014 by harasprice

I have the auspicious honor of sharing my own birth date with two other family members…an uncle one generation older, and a cousin one generation younger. My Gramma proudly celebrated her son, granddaughter and great grandson each of us born … Continue reading →

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Candle Light

Posted on August 8, 2014 by harasprice

Yesterday, on my way back home from our mother-daughter road trip, I asked my daughter if she wanted to stop at the Yankee Candle outlet that was en route. She shares my love of candles and we thought we might … Continue reading →

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Life and Loss

Posted on July 10, 2014 by harasprice

My heart has been heavy this week. A friend and colleague of mine suffered a tragedy many of us would find unimaginable, the sudden death of her 20 year old son during a routine, fun-filled Fourth of July weekend at … Continue reading →

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Phenomenal Woman

Posted on May 28, 2014 by harasprice

In memory of Maya Angelou, who embodied this poem in life and offers inspiration even in her death. May light perpetual shine upon you, Phenomenal Woman. You have been the voice of justice, freedom, respect and dignity for more people … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2014 by harasprice

Today smells of cut grass, and fresh dirt. Breathing in the air on this Monday holiday of Memorial Day weekend, I am aware that wafting smells of burgers, BBQ, and chlorine-ready swimming pools also greet us in this coming-of-summer rite … Continue reading →

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falling from the sky

Posted on April 28, 2014 by harasprice

Like many of us, there have been times in my life when I have looked up to the heavens, begging whatever divine force may be listening for a sign of what to do, or a portent of what is to … Continue reading →

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