she discovered her true purpose when she died

Cherie Aimee is no longer afraid of death, knowing “now the soul never dies.” One day she knew she was dying. She could not explain to anyone how she knew, but she felt calm that the end was near. When she died, she discovered her true purpose.   Cherie Aimée, died in her husband’s arms. She… Continue reading she discovered her true purpose when she died

a wedding dress and a baby’s funeral

A wedding dress and a baby’s funeral – what could they have in common? In the United Kingdom, the dress honors thousands of stillborn children and those who die shortly after birth.   Cherished Gowns UK transforms wedding dresses into clothing for babies to wear at their funerals. One woman, Yvonne Trimble, decided to donate… Continue reading a wedding dress and a baby’s funeral

finding healing and joy

**Marie submitted her story as part of our Overcoming Adversity Contest.** by Marie Preston, Monroe, Georgia Confronting the horrific death of her 12-year-old brother, she is finding healing and joy. May 5, 1971 … spring quarter at the University of Georgia on a Wednesday … about 7 p.m. to be exact. As a 20-year-old sophomore,… Continue reading finding healing and joy

Love Letters

Love letters. We love to get them. They make us feel special. Many times we tuck them away in a special place to savor them again, enjoying the way they make us feel loved and appreciated. One woman makes her living writing love letters. They are not romantic, passionate letters written for couples. She writes… Continue reading Love Letters

Singing Their Way Out of Sorrow

  How do you handle the death of a spouse? When your spouse dies, your whole world changes. You feel grief and sorry, maybe even fear. How do you go on? One woman found her way through song. Could singing their way out of sorrow be the answer for many women who lose their spouse?… Continue reading Singing Their Way Out of Sorrow