Happy Valentine’s Day

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I thought I would repost one of my favorite quotes for this time of year.

Sooner or later we begin to understand that love is more than verses on valentines and romance in the movies. We begin to know that love is here and now, real and true, the most important thing in our lives. For love is the creator of our favorite memories and the foundation of our fondest dreams. Love is a promise that is always kept, a fortune that can never be spent, a seed that can flourish in even the most unlikely of places. And this radiance that never fades, this mysterious and magical joy, is the greatest treasure of all – one known only by those who love….Unknown

If you are a widow or widower or a friend looking for ways to help a grieving friend this Valentine’s Day, here are a few resources to explore:

Dealing with Holiday Grief
http://blog.beliefnet.com/inspirationreport/2011/02/dealing-with-holiday-grief.html

Grief Healing: Remembering Our Loved Ones on Valentine’s Day
http://searchwarp.com/swa296061.htm

Valentine’s Day for Widows = No Valentine, Just Pain – Marcy Kelly
http://marcythecoach.com/blog/widow/valentines-day-for-widows-no-valentine-just-pain/

Widowhood: A Time for Reinvention by Ellen Gerst
http://www.scribd.com/doc/40913525/Widowhood-A-Time-for-Reinvention

A Single Woman’s Adventures in Ballroom Dancing by Marcy Kelly
http://marcythecoach.com/blog/widow/adventures-in-ballroom-dancing/

Love After Loss – Writing the Rest of Your Story by Ellen Gerst
http://www.scribd.com/doc/45803211/Love-After-Loss-Writing-the-Rest-of-Your-Story-Introduction-by-Ellen-Gerst

I Did Not Know What To Say Blog Interviews and Articles for Widows
https://ididnotknowwhattosay.wordpress.com/category/widow/

I Did Not Know What To Say – Helpful Books
http://www.ididnotknowwhattosay.com/helpfulbooks.html

Please let us know if you have a resource to share.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Lori