Joyful Remembrance
     Elisabeth Kubler-Ross wrote, “Grief makes everything look darker—for a time…There is no rush about anything. Time is a human invention; in reality, it does not exist.”
     Some people need more time than others to recuperate from the death of a loved one because our grief is as unique as we are. Talking about our loss and expressing our sadness, anxiety and yearning can diminish our feelings of isolation and loneliness. But we know that sometimes others become uncomfortable when we talk about our loss.
     The Upper Room is a place where you can speak the name of your deceased loved one and tell the story of your loss among others who are also mourning. Talking about what happened can help us, the bereaved, come to acceptance of the death and our current situation. But for those who are not yet ready to talk, listening also is beneficial. For more information, contact Pauline at 412-585-0787.

Beginning Experience
     Widowed, divorced or separated? Beginning Experience offers help to hurting “single again” folks. The weekend and optional post weekend sessions focus on a personal inward journey to begin a new life with renewed courage and hope. Grief, regrets, confusion, self doubt? You don’t have to go through this alone. There are others walking this hard road. We know the pain. Come to a safe place. Week end retreats are held twice/year around March and September of each year at the Gilmary Center in Moon Twp, PA.  Payment arrangements and possible financial assistance are available. For more information, www.BeginningExperience.org or make a confidential call to Steve Smith at 412-367-4948 or 412-720-8694 or Lyn at 412-448-9019.

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