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The holidays are upon us. So often, and for so many, this time of year is filled with warmth and joy. For many others, it’s a hard walk down memory lane -- with a side of pain, an extra heaping of disappointment and a main course of grief. This year, I’m in all those groups. I’m grieving and feeling like a failure. At the same time, I’m also able to see that there are many blessings to count. Afterall, several things can be true at the same time. My mom passed away last year. Both of my parents…
over 1 year ago