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In our blog, we share resources and information that families in our community can use to cope with their loss or better understand their grief. We also write about ways we have been involved in the community. Check out our latest posts below.

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My First Christmas In Heaven…

Posted on December 16, 2015 by J. Chad Pendley | Comments Off on My First Christmas In Heaven…
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My First Christmas in Heaven… Author Unknown but how very true and inspiring As we enter the holiday season, we here at Mayes Ward-Dobbins are thinking of those families that we have served who might be experiencing something a little different this year.  Gathering during the holidays with family after losing a loved one will […]

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A Rose In Heaven… A Mother’s Day Tribute

Posted on May 9, 2015 by J. Chad Pendley | Comments Off on A Rose In Heaven… A Mother’s Day Tribute
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Mother’s day is a very special day to most… and a very hard day for some.  Mother’s carry a special love from their children that cannot be easily replaced.  Today is the one day a year that is set aside (which I think there should be more days) that we all gather and come close […]

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Women and Grief

Posted on October 22, 2014 by J. Chad Pendley | Comments Off on Women and Grief
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Obstacles for a Grieving Woman… We had a great opportunity to sit in on a panel of grieving widows and learn more about how death and grief effect women.  Sometimes we see grief as universal but in fact, it can effect each sex a little differently.  My brother and I eyes were opened to what […]

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Death and Grace

Posted on October 8, 2014 by J. Chad Pendley | Comments Off on Death and Grace
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This is a very personal blog post based on my faith.  Though I am very blessed to serve people from every religion or no religion, this is my personal view and how I am able to accept and perform my duty. It was a typical evening around my home about 7:00 pm on a Sunday. […]

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