Eulogy Prose
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Three Helpful Thoughts When Writing a Sibling Eulogy
The death of a sibling is a confusing time. For some, it's like losing a piece of themselves. For others, it's a sign of their own mortality. Some see the death of a sibling as breaking a connection to their past, a lost opportunity to be closer.
Submitted 04/13/10.
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Eulogy for a Stranger - Eulogizing Someone You Do Not Know
By Kathy Steinemann Friends and relatives are responsible for preparing most eulogies. However, if you must write a eulogy for a stranger, what can you say? Is it even possible? This article provides advice to help you through the process of eulogizing a stranger.
Submitted 07/10/09.
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Animals Show Us How to Love
Animals show us all the time how to love. They constantly offer up true love - the unconditional kind so simple that we so-called intelligent beings simply don't trust it, convinced that love surely must be complex, unfathomable, and scarce.
Submitted 06/25/08.
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The Many Faces of Mom
Mom was a woman who wore lots of different faces. I called them 'looks,' and I knew all of them. Being the kind of kid that I was, this was a handy thing to know - especially if her look involved my rear end and her left hand.
Submitted 05/30/08, edited 05/30/08.
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If Only ... Eulogy for a Stranger
I noticed her within days of moving in to my high-rise, walking two little white dogs around the block. She was always alone, always with a look of deep sadness on her face. Never once did she smile or answer me with more than a couple of words.
Submitted 05/26/08.
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Coaching Sports for all the Right Reasons
Grandpa's real love was baseball. He was a great first baseman who played for a while with the Union City Greyhounds farm team and even had a tryout for the St. Louis Cardinals. Rumor has it that he left baseball to come back for my grandmother.
Submitted 05/23/08, edited 05/23/08.
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A Eulogy for Elma
Elma died surrounded by the people she loved, which is about all any of us can expect out of life. All that matters is what comes between birth and death. As the saying goes, do not take life too seriously, because you will never get out of it alive.
Submitted 04/30/08.
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Gramma's Rocking Chair
I'll never forget Gramma's Rocking Chair and the life she lived in it. That old rocking chair: Grampa made it for her when their first child was born. She suckled them all, rocked them to sleep, comforted the crying ... all in that big old chair.
Submitted 03/21/08, edited 03/21/08.
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Sympathy Cards: What Do I Say?
Never underestimate the powerful message you convey by just sending a card at a time of grief. While many ask that donations be given in lieu of flowers, it is always appropriate to send a card to honor the departed one. This article explains.
Submitted 03/20/08.
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Sending Presents to Heaven
This inspirational prose was written by Donna Webster. It is the story of a little girl trying to find the perfect birthday gift for her Mom in Heaven. The narrative has a happy ending, and its lesson can help you to deal with your own grief.
Submitted 03/17/08, edited 03/17/08.
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With Tender Grief, Dad - Eulogy for a Caring Father
By Kathy Steinemann Kathy Steinemann presents another in her series of eulogy prose tributes. You may use it to celebrate the life and memory of a beloved father. If you wish, you may insert your Dad's name where appropriate. Please observe copyright guidelines.
Submitted 03/01/08, edited 03/07/08.
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Eulogy Writing: Advice for Crafting a Meaningful Eulogy
If giving a eulogy appears overwhelming to you, remember that while it may seem daunting, there are tips that can help you manage your anxiety and help you provide a service to both the living in their moment of loss and to the one you have lost.
Submitted 02/25/08.
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Writing Condolence Letters: How to Encourage the Bereaved
A condolence letter can show that you care about your friend, what he or she is going through, and that you are sympathetic to this loss. Writing and sending condolence letters can also be your way to share memories with your grieving friend.
Submitted 02/25/08.
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In Memory of Mom - A Eulogy for the Perfect Mother
By Kathy Steinemann Kathy Steinemann presents another in her series of eulogy prose tributes. You may use it to celebrate the life and memory of a dear mother. If you wish, you may insert your mother's name where appropriate. Please observe copyright guidelines.
Submitted 02/22/08, edited 03/07/08.
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