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Tag Archives: Death
“When Bad Things Happen to Good People” by Harold Kushner
An examination of why people have to suffer
When Rabbi Harold Kushner’s son, Aaron, was 3 years old, he was diagnosed with progeria. Progeria is a devastating disease that causes rapid aging. Most victims die in their early teens. Aaron died two days after his 14th birthday. Until … Continue reading
Luther Vandross’s Lyrics to “Dance with My Father” Inspire Hope
A lullaby R&B hymn to provide solace
The first and only dance that I ever shared with my father was at my christening, before I could barely wrap my hand around his finger. Now, 20 years later and 17 years after his death, I still wish that … Continue reading
“It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.”
- Marcus Aurelius
“When people don’t express themselves, they die inside one piece at a time.”
-- Laurie Halse Anderson
What Is an Estate Organizer, and How Do They Help Families Heal? An Interview with Sarah Hirsch
An estate organizer talks about respectfully sorting through a loved one's possessions
Today SevenPonds connects with Sarah Hirsch, an estate organizer and genealogist who works with clients on sorting and properly memorializing personal possessions. When a loved one dies, it’s often difficult for families to go through their loved one’s things and … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Set Up a Roadside Memorial to Honor A Loved One Who Died in a Crash
Honor your loved one at the place where they died
Our Tip of the Week: If your loved one has died in a car crash, especially if the crash occurred along a dangerous stretch of road, you may wish to set up a roadside memorial to honor them. Setting up a … Continue reading
