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Dealing With Grief During the Holidays For many people who have lost a loved one, the mere thought of celebrating a holiday is overwhelmingly emotional. Holidays and other distinctive days can be extremely difficult, especially during the first year after the death of a loved one. It is important to understand that feeling this way is a natural part of the grieving process. The following advice is respectfully offered as a way to help cope with grief during a trying time of the year. First and foremost, be sure to take care of yourself. Exercise can help to reduce stress and to increase your sense of well-being. Also, give your body the proper energy it needs by eating a healthy and balanced diet. Be watchful of overdoing the intake of any medications prescribed by a physician. Anti-anxiety medicines can sometimes be beneficial when dealing with a loss, but the excessive use of drugs or alcohol will only delay the sorrowful feelings, not eradicate them. Additionally, allow yourself the chance for adequate sleep, as the mind and body require rest to deal with mental and physical stress. Finally, find someone to talk to, whether it is a friend, family member, or grief counselor. Finding someone you can confide in and speak freely around will be extremely valuable during the healing process. Every person deals with grief differently, but knowing some of the common physical and emotional responses experienced by grieving persons might aid in the ability to handle a loss... To read more Click Here
Upcoming Holiday Remembrance Service
The holiday season can be bittersweet after the loss of a loved one. For most it is a time that recalls sweet memories of those we love, and for those that have experienced a death this year the holidays can be particularly difficult. Light refreshments will be served immediately following the service. Sunday December 5, 2010 3:00 pm 5:00 pm Our gift to you… You will receive a Remembrance Bookmark
For more information regarding having a photo of your loved one included in the Life Tribute DVD that will be shown at the service, please email us at info@washelli.com or call at the number given below Call us at 425.486.1281
Art in the Columbarium: Tim Clifton Autodidactic photographer Tim Clifton of Through Irish Eyes Photography is certainly stirring up plenty of emotions with his current exhibit at Evergreen Washelli. Exquisite images of the natural world spin a stunning story of Clifton’s personal experiences, and inspire a renewed awareness of the planet. Despite not receiving any formal education in the medium (save for a brief introduction in high school), Clifton’s talent and dedication are captured and eloquently displayed through each one of his photographs. He attributes much of his passion for photography to his wife Lesley. In fact, Clifton’s current showing is dedicated to Lesley and to Al Kelly of Kelly’s Custom Framing. Tim Clifton’s photographs will be on display at Evergreen Washelli’s Art in the Columbarium from October 24th until November 30th, 2010. The Columbarium is located on the east side of 11220 Aurora Avenue North, and is open to the public Monday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. The artist always encourages feedback, so come to view his stirring photographs, then send Tim your thoughts via email at irisheyesphoto@comcast.net.
61st Annual Veteran's Day Service
On Thursday, November 11, 2010, Evergreen Washelli celebrated the 61st annual Veterans Day. The event took place at the Doughboy statue at the base of the Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Veterans, their families and the public gathered for a special band concert and Service of Remembrance
Our keynote speaker was MG James M. Collins, Jr. Others participating in the program were Chaplain LTC Kenneth Alford, U.S. Army, who offered the invocation and benediction, and Maria Kesovija, soloist for the National Anthem. Members of the Puget Sound Joint Color Guard Honor Guard served as Honor Guard. The program concluded with “Taps” and a Rifle Salute. The donation of flags for this event was greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate a flag or funds to purchase them for next year’s event, or for additional information, please contact Brenda Spicer or call our main Seattle office at 206.362.5200 Read about the historic Doughboy dedication on HistoryLink.org.
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