Tag Archives: grief

July 3, 2025

It has been 8 1/2 months since my husband passed away.  During this time, I have experienced loneliness, sadness, anger, and depression.  I had no idea how difficult it would be to work through all the paperwork left for me … Continue reading

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April 9, 2025

«Христос Воскрес» is the Ukrainian Easter greeting, and means “Christ has risen.” During Easter service (which, for the orthodox, is a midnight mass), the priest shouts this to the congregation, who answer «Воїстено Воскрес!» (“Indeed he has risen!”). It has … Continue reading

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January 19, 2025

Friday morning residents of Southeastern Manitoba woke up to blizzard conditions.  The blizzard, an Alberta Clipper touched down early Friday in parts of Manitoba, bringing with it 90 km/hr northerly winds and blowing snow.  Many highways were closed because of … Continue reading

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November 30, 2024

October and November have been lonely and difficult.  My husband, Peter, of 57 years,  passed away suddenly without warning during the evening of October 17th. When it became obvious that he needed medical intervention, even though he was adamant about … Continue reading

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