American Red Cross Let My Family Grieve Together

Deseret News (Salt Lake City) › January 06, 2005

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When my mom died the week before Christmas, my brother, Ken, was in a desert somewhere in the Middle East, part of the National Guard deployment overseas.

I can't imagine what it was like getting such a message when you're miles from home, completely out of hugs' reach from people who share your memories and love for one of the central characters in your life.

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American Red Cross Let My Family Grieve Together

My sister Kathy, brother Dave and I were together, able to hug and cry and laugh and even give thanks that her extended journey with Alzheimer's disease was over, at the same time as we grieved our new status as adu...

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