Carol is a chaplain at our Glasgow Hospice.
Back in June, she officiated John and Julie's wedding at the Marie Curie Hospice, where he is receiving care. Visit: https://bit.ly/3AyRS4y to read more about their special day.
As I contemplated reposting this, I realized the significance of discussing grief in the workplace. Losing someone you interact with daily, suddenly and unexpectedly, is incredibly difficult to process. We spend the majority of our time with colleagues, sometimes more than with our own families. Shannon's passing was a profound shock, and I found myself shedding tears at my desk, trying to carry on with work.
This was my first experience of grief at work. I was tasked with organizing grief counselors to come on-site and their presence was pivotal in helping us navigate the complex stages of grief. My interactions with Shannon were always marked by kindness. She made me feel like part of the ATS family from day one, particularly with her love for sharing sweet treats with the team and daily welcoming gestures. I miss our daily interactions, from sharing laughs to small talk about her kids and daily life. These are the moments I miss the most.
Grief is a new territory for me, a maze of emotions that demand to be felt and acknowledged. It doesn't adhere to a timeline; reminders can bring the pain rushing back as if it happened yesterday. Working through that week was one of the toughest challenges I've EVER faced.
I'm grateful for the time off my workplace provided afterward, allowing me to reset and connect with activities that brought solace. Even now, I'm still processing Shannon's death. To those unexpectedly navigating grief in the workplace, I offer this: take time off, lean on your support network, welcome your feelings and know that ALL your feelings are valid.
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved colleague, Shannon McCarville-Lau. Her departure from our midst leaves a profound void in our hearts and in our team. Shannon was more than just a colleague; she was a cherished member of our work-family, a friend, and beloved presence in our workplace. Her warmth, kindness, and dedication touched all of us who had the privilege to work alongside her.
A memorial service to honor Shannon's life will be held on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm at Oakhill Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 300 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. All are welcome to attend.
If you'd like to contribute to support Shannon's family during this challenging time, you can do so through the following links:
Go Fund Me: https://lnkd.in/gXyex-uE
Meal Train: https://lnkd.in/gk8MCeTv
Our thoughts and prayers are with Shannon's family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Want to see your church shine brighter in your community? ✨
It starts by recognizing the incredible gifts within your congregation.
This blog post has practical ideas to help you mobilize your people and make a real difference.
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What is the Catholic Church's position on health care directives, burial and cremation, and life-honoring decisions on end-of-life medical care❓️
Fr. Joe Vogel will answer your questions
📅 Tuesday, June 25
🕛 Noon and 6 p.m.
This FREE educational workshop will provide you guidance with end-of-life planning--spiritual, medical, financial, and burial.
Reserve your seat today!
📞 Call: 1-800-441-9949
📩 Email: Workshops@catholicunited.org
The workshop and light meal are provided by Siouxland Catholic Radio, Catholic United Financial, MEYER BROTHERS FUNERAL HOMES, and St. Teresa, St. Joseph, and St. Peter's parishes with the Diocese of Sioux Falls.
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🌟Reflecting on Memorial Day: Planning for the Future🌟
As we honor the brave men and women who have served our country this Memorial Day, it’s also a time for personal reflection on the legacies we leave behind. For professionals aged 45 to 85, considering Final Expense and Burial Planning is not just a wise financial decision, but a heartfelt act of love and responsibility towards our families.
Planning ahead ensures that our loved ones are not left with the burden of unexpected costs during an already challenging time. Our services include comprehensive family planning to cover all end-of-life expenses, from long-term health care to final arrangements.
🌟 Why Final Expense Planning is Important:
-Peace of Mind: Ensuring everything is in place so our families can focus on what truly matters.
-Financial Security: Protecting loved ones from unexpected expenses.
-Dignity and Respect: Honoring our wishes and easing our families' burdens.
This Memorial Day, let’s take the first step towards securing a stress-free legacy for our families. Your foresight today can make all the difference tomorrow.
If you're ready to learn more about how Final Expense Planning can benefit you and your loved ones, feel free to reach out.
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In the midst of being THANKFUL next week, here's an opportunity to give to others! The best part is your entire gift goes to the recipient. In other words, give a dollar and the entire contribution goes to the person (or organization) at the other end. The Pastor in the video goes into more detail or text "EasyToSee" to 20022.
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Learn about Online Memorials, a trend that’s here to stay. Learn about the change that COVID created.
When someone passes away and we want to memorialize that person.
However, many folks have moved away. Kids, grandkids, old friends and colleagues.
The average funeral has travel expenses, the funeral may only be a few days away.
Some folks can't make that trip because of age, expenses or both!
Learn about---
The Memorial Website, the Head Stone of the Future.
The donation portal, a guest book, registration
Learn about sharing stories, from an old friend from High School, or College, someone they haven’t seen in years.
Learn how you can preserve a Service for years!!
An Online Memorial---A Life Long Memory!!
Willowise was founded by Brock and Esther Sheets. Brock’s dad, David, passed away unexpectedly due to Covid in early 2021. As the Sheets family was processing through this sudden loss, we decided a virtual memorial service was going to be the most effective way to honor David’s life and legacy. Having lived & served as a pastor in 11 different churches across 5 states, David’s “community” was spread out across the entire US. Travel to a single memorial service location simply wasn’t possible for all who loved David and called him friend.
Brock has spent 9+ years marketing, guiding the website design, producing webinars, hosting virtual meetings, and delivering virtual education for a professional defense association in Washington, DC. Esther has a gift of empathy and caring that is unmatched. She is able to uniquely connect with families & care for them in their grief. This combined experience was perfectly suited to create a beautiful tribute website and a moving memorial service for David with over 500 people in attendance.
Since then, Willowise has gone on to help thousands of satisfied people in their own seasons of loss. We combine user-friendly technology platforms, professional project management, and unmatched empathy to create a powerful and moving memorial experience for you and your loved-ones.
Brock Sheets--Co-Founder/CEO
bsheets@willowise.com | 208-244-0608 | willowise.com
Admin Wound Healing Foundation at The Wound Healing Foundation
Please continue to keep Greg’s family and loved ones close to your heart. The funeral will likely be one of the last two weekends in June, possibly the first part of July in Florida. Additional details to come. Please contact The Wound Healing Foundation at info@woundhealingfoundation.org for the mailing address for condolences.
If you have photos, videos, and/or stories to share with the family and the Foundation, please send to: info@woundhealingfoundation.org. We are organizing a photo collection for the family. To view the collection, Click the red “Greg’s Page” button at https://lnkd.in/edSbRMAQ. The page is updated with new details and photos as we receive them. The Foundation will honor Greg’s legacy in conjunction with his family.
As we observe Memorial Day, let's remember the bravery and sacrifice of those who served. 🇺🇸 It's a day of reflection and gratitude, reminding us of the values that drive us to serve our community with integrity and dedication. This Memorial Day, we are harnessing the power of personalized engagement and emotional connections; check out our latest blog post, https://lnkd.in/gSNDt4Up#MemorialDay#HonorAndServe#DigitalMarketingEthics#CommunityFirst#ReflectionAndGratitude
A weekend of memory and where May sneaks a preview of summer ...
Memorial Day weekend marks a time of reflection and tribute of those who served and passed in serving their country, during peace or war. And it is also the unofficial start to summer, being a popular time to travel, socialize, and engage in recreation.
There will be parades, cookouts, solemn observances, commemorations, a whole host of feelings and activities. The ideals, freedoms, and security fought for and supported by those who have died and are honored this day, take shape in different ways, and perhaps one is how we get to live life and enjoy inalienable rights, as imperfect as the social process may be at times. And these aspects are observed this holiday weekend.
We hope you have a safe, healthy, and meaningful Memorial Day and weekend, and time spent well.
For more perspective, context, and information that can also help one appreciate the intention behind the holiday and its evolution, please follow the link:
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