Grief

Yes, the story is worth reading more than once. It bears close scrutiny that I think I feel and experience more with each reading. I have already read it three times and feel like reading it again. It pleasantly portrays an atmosphere of painful helplessness and tiredness that accompany stressed situations. It’s an instinctual effect that Carver seizes brilliantly through his choices of what to share. However, the story is successful in its picturesque exploration of the themes of loneliness and…

In this quote, Meursault explains his reaction to his mother’s death. The author captures the reader's attention by allowing them to understand why Meursault reacted the way he did. This creates the understanding of Meursault situation and why he is the way he is. The look into his inner working would help provide the reader with a sense of closure. Finally, the reason for indifference is shown and this allows there to be a chance for change. Knowing Meursault doesn’t analyze himself, is…

Reflecting back over the information captured from reading their book has given me a clearer sense of how God’s people can perish due to the lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6, King James Version). Although, I too agree with Leming and Dickerson (2011) that grievers need support and assistance during their bereavement process, sometimes I find it difficult to do so because of not knowing how or what support to offer. Because of that, I will refrain from giving any support for the fear of…

The Parents to Partners program will be sponsored by Family Service Association of Bucks County as a subdivision program and would be structured to provide a variety of interventions and support through a combination of resources derived from BCDBH (Bucks County Department of Behavioral Health) and Parent to Parent USA. Funding sources include BCDBH and in-kind donations. All legal Pennsylvania residents residing in Bucks County who have a child, ward or family member with autism is eligible to…

There are times in everyone’s life when bad things happen. We’ve all experienced hurt or pain in our life. Whether it was because of a death in the family, the loss of a dear friend or bad news from the doctor. We all experience pain. That is just part of the human condition. The song The Hurt and the Healer by MercyMe (MercyMe, 2012) is a song that touches the heart of anyone that has experienced hurt or pain in their life by offering hope and comfort in Jesus. You may never have heard of…

The loss of a loved one is an indescribable feeling. So many mixed emotions and pain bottled up in everyone that sometimes it may be hard to even let out into words. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or somebody in the community; it affects everyone differently. The most painful goodbyes are the ones never said and never explained. When my little cousin lost her life to a sudden tragedy a few months ago, my life turned upside down. Sierra was an incredible individual that left a mark on…

In the TED Talk given by Jared Diamond titled Why do societies collapse?, Diamond explores different reasons why societies are bound to collapse. Even more specifically, Diamond has a five-point framework of why societies collapse. These five points are: 1.) Human impact on the environment 2.) Climate change 3.) Relations with neighboring friendly societies 4.) Relations with hostile societies and 5.) Political, economic, social and cultural factors that make a society more or less likely to…

When discussing a death, there seems to be an alteration in mood within a room. People analyze facts in reference to the passing of the person. Whether it was natural, sickness, or other factors that contributed to the death. In “Who Killed Benny Paret” by Norman Cousins, he analyzes the events that occurred on the disastrous night of March 24th, 1962. Nevertheless, he included all the factors that took part in the ring during the fight. On behalf of a reporter's view, Cousins writes in first…

Death is something that has crossed the mind of us all at one point or another. For some it crosses our mind as something tragic happens and has us questioning our own mortality. Others maybe more aware of their fragile mortality and wonder what happens beyond the grave. But something that is less thought of is what do those who we leave behind think of us. Once our bodies become one with the earth once again what is left of us. What do we leave behind? Not in the material sense but what impact…

participating in the May 8th mediation regarding the Davis lawsuit against many parties, including the Whispering Ridge HOA. Thank you for agreeing to mediate this case. I apologize in advance for any deficiencies in my responses. I am not an attorney and have no training in law. Due to the economic losses suffered by our members, we were forced to release our counsel. I would like to reserve the right to deliver a presentation. The Whispering Ridge homeowners are sympathetic to the terrible…