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Goodbye Mousie – Robie H. Harris

Sometimes, even when we do everything we can to take proper care of a pet, it passes away. “Goodbye Mousie” is a great tool to help your child understand the loss of a pet as it deals with the situation sensitively and with understanding. Our main character is a boy who loves his pet mouse. But this morning, when he went to say hello to Mousie, he noticed that Mousie wasn’t moving at all, even when he tickled him. Daddy came in and looked at Mousie, and explained that Mousie was dead. The boy doesn’t want to hear this. He … Continue reading →

When a Best Friend Moves

We live in a mobile society. It is rather rare for a child to be born and grow up in the same house in the same neighborhood. This means that one of the realities our children often face is either when they have to move away from friends, or when one of their best friends moves away from them. Either way, it can be a very sad, mournful time and parents need to be attentive to help a child grieve and adjust. It is helpful if you child can know in advance that a friend is moving. While this may … Continue reading →

The Things We Remember

For a few days now, I’ve known an old friend of mine was ill. I tried to reach her on the phone, but she was in the hospital and sleeping a great deal and I was always worried about waking her up. I’ve been getting updates on her third hand through a mutual friend and from her sixteen year old son, a boy I’ve known since he was 1. Last night, my friend passed away. I’ve spent the last few days remembering her, remembering how we met, the time we spent together and the things we used to do together. … Continue reading →

Christmas Cheer or Christmas Fear

I wish I could say this time of the year was a time for joy and celebration for everyone. For some it’s a reminder of their lack. To others it might be a reminder that their loved one is really gone. Some find this season to be a time when once contained emotions surface ready to be dealt with in a new way. Christmas should be a time a time to really put into perspective whose birth it is that’s celebrated on this day and what the purpose of His coming was really about. The Lord Jesus has become such … Continue reading →