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Everyone needs a friend like Kevin.

Read more about the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon here: https://bbc.in/42t76RR

Humanity!

Today, Kevin Sinfield pushed Rob Burrow the entire length of the 26.2-mile Leeds Marathon. As he approached the end, he stopped, unbuckled his best friend from his wheelchair and lifted him into his arms. From there, they crossed the finishing line together. It is friendship. It is love. And the video footage of the remarkable moment has left many in tears ❤
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Miss you, Doddie. X

I sit here thinking about the last time I saw your smiling face.
I try to picture your expression, hear your voice and think back to our conversation.
Tears stream down my face as the images of you flash through my mind..memories of you overwhelm my emotions in those moments.
I’m caught in that place between disbelief and sadness and my heart hurts in a way that I don’t know that I’ve ever felt.
I look at my phone and read your last words to me and I wipe away the tears.
I wish I tried to see you more, call you more, tell you that I loved you more.
I fight back the feelings of guilt as I think about the past..and you.
I can’t believe that I can’t call you and hear your voice.
I can’t believe your happy smile won’t greet me anymore when I come to visit.
Part of me won’t believe that you’re gone, that I’ll never be able to hug you again, hear you laugh or spend time with you again.
It’s a hard thing when someone you love dearly is gone.
I don’t know that I’ll be able to make peace with it for a while, but that’s part of the process, I guess.
Maybe I’ll never know why some are gone too soon and that’s okay.
The best thing I can do is live my life in a way that would make you proud and honor your legacy.
To let love be part of who I am.
Still, it hurts knowing that I’ll never hug you, hold your hand or see your smile again.
One day, dear one, we will meet again.
And next time, I’m never letting you go.
See you then.
Know that you’re in my heart, always.
|ravenwolf

For all those who have lost a loved one, it’s a wound that never totally heals.
This goes out to you, I know this feeling all too well.❤️

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WHEN PARENTS GET OLD ... Let them grow old with the same love that they let you grow ...
Let them speak and tell repeated stories with the same patience and interest that they heard yours as a child ...
Let them overcome, like so many times when they let you win ...
Let them enjoy their friends just as they let you …
Let them enjoy the talks with their grandchildren, because they see you in them ...
Let them enjoy living among the objects that have accompanied them for a long time, because they suffer when they feel that you tear pieces of this life away ...
Let them be wrong, like so many times you have been wrong and they didn’t embarrass you by correcting you ...
LET THEM LIVE and try to make them happy the last stretch of the path they have left to go; give them your hand, just like they gave you their hand when you started your path!

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Support for bereaved families to be extended Bereaved cohabitees with dependent children will soon be eligible for additional financial support, following a successful debate in the House of Commons today (24 January 2023).

Closing Bank Accounts When Someone Dies | CPJ Field Once a death has been registered, one of the first tasks will be to notify a bank to close active bank accounts. This article provides helpful general information.

If Christmas is hard,
If you’ve lost someone dear.
Just look in your heart,
And you’ll know they’re still here.

The star in the sky,
The light falling snow.
The robin outside,
It seems like they know.

If this is a time,
When you’re struggling through.
Just do what you can,
For what matters, is you.

There’s no need to be merry,
There’s no need to bright.
Just do what you can,
It will all be alright.

- Lorna Gibson

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗻𝗲
Many people find a conversation which involves breaking news to others about the death of a loved one, a very sensitive one. It’s completely natural to worry about what to say when someone dies. Telling others about the death of a close loved one or a person who is a little more removed from yourself can make them feel sad, shocked, or a deep sense of loss.

Our guide suggests some different ways to tell others about a death of a loved one, which could make it a little easier for you.

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Is direct cremation right for you? - Association of Independent Celebrants Direct cremation is becoming an increasingly common choice for those wanting a more simple send-off, but is direct cremation right for you?

Buried in a hanging coffin In a historical tradition still practised today, the Kankanaey people of Sagada have buried their deceased relatives in a hanging coffin.

It is so important to appreciate the small things in life. Whether it’s a short walk, fresh crisp air or the sun shining on your face. Deborah James who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer recently shared “it might be the last time I feel the rain so I am embracing it”. These words remind us how thankful we all should be for every new day we see. We at With Grace are here to cater to your needs personably. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions about our services.

Spreading all the love and appreciation to all the important women we all have in our lives.

This is not a goodbye my darling, this is a thank you. Thank you for coming into my life and bringing me joy - Nicholas Sparks. It is often on Sunday’s or quiet evenings that we have time to reflect most. Perhaps time to miss those we have lost. Grief can be so lonely but smile and remember the fond memories.

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“The dying have always been teachers of great lessons, for its when we are pushed to the edge of life that we see life most clearly” - David Kessler. Live in the moment, take risks and enjoy the now; for the future is uncertain and life is so precious. Here at With Grace we want normalise conversations about end of life planning and we are here to support your journey

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Wishing everyone a special day with family and friends.

"If you’re struggling during the festive season, you’re not alone." | via The New York Times

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The celebration of funeral games and lavish feasts was common to a number of ancient civilisations, in particular with Greeks and Romans.
Athletics and games such as wrestling are depicted on statues and funeral games are depicted in early Greek vases. Some accounts state that funeral games were held not only to honour but were also believed to propitiate the spirits of those who had died.

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How Can You Help Your Child Process Their Grief? - Farewells Magazine In this article, CEO of Tailored Yarn, Gillian Seale discusses how a child will react to death and how to support them through their grief.