Feed the Children – A Reflection on COVID-19

Feed the Children – A Reflection on COVID-19

Over the last eight months, I have been fortunate enough to be a part of The Elkhart Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy. This program focuses on educating members about their community, leadership skills, and how to work with a wide variety of personality types....
Intern Insights – Movie Review: Up

Intern Insights – Movie Review: Up

“Up” tells a story about love, grief, and adventure. Young Carl and young Ellie become best friends and later a married couple. They promised each other they will travel together to Paradise Falls and build a house there. Years later, Ellie becomes sick, and Carl...
Wellness Wednesday: The Masks We Wear

Wellness Wednesday: The Masks We Wear

These days it’s common to see people walking around wearing masks.  Masks are useful.  We use them to protect ourselves in certain situations.  I can’t help but think about the unseen masks we wear while grieving.  Our masks keep us emotionally safe; they show others...
Make-It Monday: Safe Place Pillow Case

Make-It Monday: Safe Place Pillow Case

Right now, the world feels pretty scary, not unlike how it feels after someone we love dies. In both, there is a great deal of uncertainty about what will happen next and a lot of things feel out of one’s control. These feelings can be especially difficult for kids to...
Family Fun Friday: Dance It Out!

Family Fun Friday: Dance It Out!

The connection between dance, grief, and healing is one that has been around for centuries. Many different cultures around the world use dance to help mourn for their loved one and also to help celebrate their life. Dance can be an integral part of the healing process...