As a generation, Baby Boomers have played a huge role in shaping U.S. culture into what it is today. They redefined traditional values, remodeled society as they knew it and brought about changes many of us now take for granted.
Today marks the start of an unusual event in the UK – Dying Matters Awareness Week. The national awareness week is said to be a tool for encouraging people to talk openly about death, dying, and bereavement — topics that many often label taboo. Incidentally, Valley of Life believes talking about death-related topics is extremely healthy and even has a new resource that’s a perfect supplement to the discussion.
The Moyer Foundation recently announced plans to continue its national expansion of bereavement camps for children and teens by adding eight new cities to host Camp Erin in 2010.
How many kids do you know? If you are a parent or guardian, teacher or childcare provider, aunt or uncle, big brother or sister, chances are you have contact with at least one child in some capacity. Did you know before that child turns 18, he or she has a 1 in 5 chance of losing someone close? As a person of influence in that child’s life, are you adequately prepared to support him or her through such a difficult time?
It is hard to believe that it has almost been two years since Mom passed away. October 20th will be just another day for mostly anybody else on the planet. For me though, this day is a reminder that life is short, life is precious and life shouldn’t be taken for granted even for a small moment. Being a Mom myself makes this fact more poignant.
