The New Year

I want to wish everyone a joyous and peaceful New Year. I am thankful that 2010 ended with my family being safe and healthy. As I get older and due to my experience as a bereaved parent, the material things associated with the holiday have no meaning for me. What I value now is the connections that I make with others.

Wishing you all peace.

Dave

The Cab Ride

 First of all I hope you all are having a peaceful and joyous holiday season. I was sent a link to this story by Kent Nerburn called "The Cab Ride." Nerburn's story is a very moving account of the powerful effect of an unsolicited act of kindness .
I have listed the link below.
Take care 




http://www.uuwestport.org/Readings/cab.html

The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting

Hi everyone:
This coming Sunday , The Compassionate Friends will have its worldwide candle lighting event. Candles are lit at 7pm local time. This event unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor and remember children who have died at any age from any cause. I would encourage you to find a candle lighting ceremony in your area. They are beautiful, poignant experiences. If you can't get to a ceremony please light a candle in honor of your child or a child who has touched your life. Lighting a candle will . Please help to ensure that the memories of our children will live on.

I wish you all peace.