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“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4 It’s been 13 Christmases since my mom died. With all the joy that’s wrapped up in the great g…

The holidays are fast approaching. And for me and a lot of widows, it’s a difficult time. The holidays are supposed to be festive, joyous, happy times. But when your person is dead, they feel anything but festive. For …

As we walk through the store's automated sliding doors, my mom's groan says it all — utter disappointment and annoyance. Then irritation steps in as we grab a cart, "We haven't even made it through