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Frances Shani Parker replied to Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT's discussion The Language of Grief
"I personally prefer saying the person died. I think words like "passing" are euphemisms for avoiding the word death because we view that word as unpleasant. Speaking about death and dying helps us embrace these words more and lessens the fear…"
Nov 16, 2010
brittany bennett replied to Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT's discussion The Language of Grief
"I hear the term passed went to be with some other deceased person. I`ve even heard went home etc."
Nov 16, 2010
brittany bennett replied to Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT's discussion The Language of Grief
"What about grief with diverse groups?"
Oct 21, 2010
brittany bennett replied to Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT's discussion The Language of Grief
"The words seem to come naturally. When I talk to kids I don`t talk down to them. Whenever I have to it seems to just come out right. I say what I feel."
Oct 20, 2010
Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT replied to Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT's discussion The Language of Grief
"thank you, frances ... for your response and for the important work that you do. i will check out the poetry and quotes group on this website."
May 28, 2008
Frances Shani Parker replied to Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT's discussion The Language of Grief
"Maria, I extend my sympathy to you. I am a writer and hospice volunteer for adults. As a former school principal, I have communicated a lot with children (ages 3 - 15) who were grieving, but not dying. With adults and children, I tend to follow…"
May 27, 2008
Greg Schneider commented on Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT's blog post UPDATE ON HANNAH'S GIFT (The Film)
"You and the girls are very welcome...it is so beautiful to see that T-shirt on one of Hannah's sisters!!"
May 27, 2008
Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT left a comment for Greg Schneider
"thank you, greg. the girls loved the shirts. they both wore them to school the next day. :)"
May 27, 2008
Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT commented on Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT's blog post UPDATE ON HANNAH'S GIFT (The Film)
"thank you, greg. the girls loved the shirts. they both wore them to school the next day. :)"
May 27, 2008
Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT commented on Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT's blog post UPDATE ON HANNAH'S GIFT (The Film)
"i'd say the two adult mediums. ;)"
May 16, 2008
Greg Schneider commented on Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT's blog post UPDATE ON HANNAH'S GIFT (The Film)
"The smallest shirts I have left are one youth small and two adult mediums -- what do you think?"
May 15, 2008
Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT commented on Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT's blog post UPDATE ON HANNAH'S GIFT (The Film)
"oh wow! they will love that. they're probably a small or x-small adult ... but i'm sure they'll proudly wear any size you've got. ;)"
May 15, 2008
Greg Schneider commented on Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT's blog post UPDATE ON HANNAH'S GIFT (The Film)
"I have some extra t-shirts...not sure if they are the right size. Let me know and I'll send them for margaret and madelaine."
May 14, 2008
Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT commented on Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT's blog post UPDATE ON HANNAH'S GIFT (The Film)
"thank you, greg. when people ask me why i am willing to risk so much to support this film, i point to stories like this. i know that there is an interconnectedness in all things, because hannah's life and spirit have given me all of the evidence i…"
May 14, 2008
Greg Schneider commented on Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT's blog post IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS
"This reminds me of my comments entry in the Hospice Volunteer Journal titled "Orange Juice Joy." Martin so enjoyed the orange juice I prepared for him just days before his death. It was clear that he really appreciated life's little things. My…"
May 10, 2008
Greg Schneider commented on Maria Housden, author of HANNAH'S GIFT's blog post UPDATE ON HANNAH'S GIFT (The Film)
"I think Hannah had something to do with the huge image of the Red Shoes!!! I thought I uploaded a small image. A little Hannah humor -- I know how much she loved those red Mary Jane's!!"
May 10, 2008
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 If any individual or organization needs support books for patients, caregivers, families, staff during this time of crisis, "Dying w/o Crying" and "Affairs of the Heart” are reduced to cost ($5 ) on jiwillett.com. Utilized by Pastoral Care of many health facilities including MSKCC and UPMC. For large orders DM for bulk rate. Stay well. Chaplain Janice  (Radio,TV,Media info @ jiwillett.com)
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Providing massage for dying persons presents multi level challenges to me as a practitioner. One of these special challenges is working with persons experiencing dementia. One of the blog posts that has been archived earlier is titled The Lost Pause. https://medium.com/@everflowing"…

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  • Gary Malkin June 13, 2008 at 12:00am
    Maria:

    You did a film on Hannah's Gift? God, I would have loved to have been considered to score it! I want to see it! How can I?

    And how can I reconnect with you? Please call me with your number and let me know how you are!!! 415 233 2994

    Love,

    Gary
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