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37 years ago today, I walked down the aisle wearing my mother's Priscilla of Boston wedding dress and my mother-in-law's beautiful, hand-beaded crown, and stood under the Chuppah (Wedding Canopy) with my beloved, Andy Trattner, as we joined hands

Hi friends. My name is Lynda Cheldelin Fell, and I’m blessed to call Joanne Fink my dear friend. Joanne is recovering from spinal fusion surgery and I ask that you join me in praying for a successful outcome. Over the

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First of all, I want to thank you for being part of Niki's Village. She will need each of us in the days, weeks, months and years (yes, I said years!) ahead. In case you've never supported someone who's grieving

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It's hard to believe that it's 2019-- and even harder for me to believe that in August it will be 8 years since Andy died. It's been a long journey-- what I call 'My Journey from Grief to Gratitude'.

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June 27th is my wedding anniversary. Andy died just a few weeks after we celebrated our 29th anniversary, and I remember being a total wreck on what would have been our 30th anniversary. What made the day even harder

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On my journey from grief to gratitude, I've had days that-- even in the midst of my sorrow-- have been filled with joy; days when my soul is at peace and I am able to appreciate the beauty and

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When you are grieving, holidays often trigger waves of sadness, loneliness and longing. Mother's Day, which Americans celebrate in May, is especially difficult for those who have lost a child, or who long for one of their own... as

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No matter where you are on your grief journey, I encourage you to do something each day that you find healing and connective. It might be making yourself a nourishing bowl of soup… calling an old friend… or letting

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The past six years, since I became a widow, have been the most challenging period of my life– and yet they have also been the most rewarding. I have grown creatively, practically and spiritually, and have come to realize