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03/07/2025

Hello friends!

It’s been a while since we connected!

I have been reminiscing of simpler times. These simpler times; were the days of my childhood.

It’s actually kind of funny — but not in a ha ha way. I remember as a kid, that things were not so complicated. I also remember a whole lot of happy times. Even when things weren’t so simple.

One such memory was when I was 14. I was building a ladder, for inside our travel trailer, so I could get up to my bunk. During this time; my Dad’s Mom was not well. I remember going to see her just before she died, and holding her hand and she was mumbling (I remember not understanding what was being said) the nurse said she had recognized me and was saying hello. I just stood there holding her hand. It wasn’t until her funeral; that I was one of the pall bearers, that the Priest came up to me and said ( I am paraphrasing, I don’t remember exactly what he said) this is the easy part. The hard part is the time after the service. I thought he meant, that it was after the funeral at the luncheon that was going to be difficult and complicated. It was long after, I realized - the complicated part was watching my Dad; being a parent to us kids, and himself being a kid who had lost their Mom.

So you see, the same experience can be happy or easy, or even so complicated; that you can barely wrap your head around it - depending on the point of view.

So, when you are reminiscing, be sure to share your stories; as these stories are what keeps our memories alive. Let’s welcome back the simpler times.

Be well my friends!

04/09/2024

Hello Friends!

Yesterday, I had the urge to go find my first teddy bear. Yes, I have kept it all these years (over 50)! He was in our cedar chest in the basement

Boy, did the memories come flooding back. I remember as a young child carrying this little blue and white bear wherever I went. I used to talk to him often. I remember when I would take him to school and show him off at the show and tell time.

I gave him a bath and sat in the basement and talked to my oldest friend. In case you are wondering; no he didn’t talk back - not in the conventional sense. As I looked him over, there were repairs done to him by my Mom. He reminded me of the love that only a Mom can give.

When I spend time with a family, and walk the journey with them of creating a service that celebrates their loved one’s life. I love writing down and sharing stories at the service that speak about who that person was - especially to their family and friends. I also like to have items of the person present at the service; because, at the end of the day we are all different and what these pieces of memorabilia tell us; is that love is present - I have included a picture of the bear. That is what I share at my services- love.

Be well my friends.

Mitchell

03/12/2024

Hello friends,

I have spoken a bit of how we all matter and how we tell our memories to family and friends; we gather strength in those moments of sharing.

Today, I had the opportunity while out with one of my dogs - Chewbacca, to talk to a new friend about our pets, our companions.

The lady asked if she could pet him, and as always Chewbacca was at the ready for the chance of a scratch. The nice lady became misty eyed and told me about her dog that she’d had for 11 years and died very suddenly last month. Chewbacca took over for a few minutes providing us a few minutes for her to share the memories both happy and sad of her beloved pet.

As I told how I was sad for her loss; she said only another “dog” person would understand. She said that her dog was more than a pet but her rock.

The grief we feel for the loss of a companion either human or not is astonishingly great. It is important to tell our stories - but it is just as important to hear these stories.

When we get the chance to share either our memories and stories or to listen to someone share theirs - we are reaffirming the fact; that we all matter.

Be well my friends!

Mitchell

01/22/2024

Hello my friends,

Today is - it was originally meant for people to celebrate their children.

I believe, we should all celebrate all life; after all, We are only on this trip called life for a short time.

When I sit with a family to discuss and plan a celebration of life. Of course there is sadness and a bit of hopelessness - that is human nature; however there are moments of laughter and joy.

These 2 feelings of laughter and joy, are where I get some of the most memorable times. At a celebration of life service there is always room for a ray of sunshine.

So today, take a moment and remember 1 memory of a friend or family member who have passed away that makes you smile and maybe laugh.

As always; I am here for you. As Red Green would say “ I am pulling for you - we are all in this together”.

Happy journey my friends!
Mitchell

01/02/2024

Well, my friends - I hope you emotional wealth, happiness and love for the year 2024.

For some, it will be a year of happy firsts - first year with a baby; or if you are like us; first year of puppy life ( We have always had dogs, but not ever a puppy at this time of year). It may be the first year of a couple celebrates their union.

For others, it will be different; it will be the sad first year without Grandama or Grandpa; or Mom or Dad. It could be the first year without your friend; it may be the first year without your best friend; the love of your life.

However this year started; be sure to tell the ones you care and love; that they matter.

Sometimes, we all need to hear those words. Hopefully in life, but in death. When those awful days happen; know that you matter.

In those dark days; know that if you need someone to walk that dark walk with, or help you say that you matter(ed), I am here; a call away.

Be safe, be true to you!

You matter!

Mitchell

12/16/2023

Hello my friends!

I had the opportunity a short while ago to celebrate the life of a man who among other admirable qualities; he was a friend to all he met.

A “friend to all he met”. This action of being a friend to all, is an action of love and kindness; both of which we all need in our lives. Especially during this season of giving. Which for many is a hard time.

This season, be kind to one another and while you are being kind - be a friend to all you meet. All you need to do, is smile and say hello.

We don’t know what other people are going through, your smile and a friendly hello may just be what someone needs to hear - to brighten their day.

Your friend,
Mitchell

02/26/2023

A few months ago; my Mother-in-law passed away. I knew that I would deliver her celebration of life. I found comfort while writing my speech; because I had the opportunity to relive stories that I was part of, but also a whole lot of new ones. I always kept in my mind that it was for the family’s peace of mind that I wrote about the light and love she provided to her family. It wasn’t always clear until the end of the story that she always had her family’s wellbeing at heart.

Even though I have done many services, I learned an important lesson. I work in the light and to share in the love while celebrating someone’s life story.

Regardless how that person has passed, I choose to stay in the light; for sometimes it is not always clear at the beginning how much light and love someone has to share, nor is it clear how they loved; but at the end of my services, it is always clear that there was always light and much love surrounding the person I celebrate.

Happy Sunday.

01/28/2023

When we are confronted with the loss of someone special, someone we thought we would be spending the rest of our lives with and growing old together. We need to remember how much that person - Your person - how much they loved and adored you. When you are feeling sad and at times rightfully mad, remember how you laughed together, how you loved together and take that moment to remember how they loved you. In that moment love yourself that same way; knowing that your loved one would be happy to know they did in fact make a difference in someone’s life. For that is one of life’s greatest pleasures; is to know we made a difference.

01/18/2023

This is why I chose to be a life celebrant, I celebrate the times - some in the distant, some recent - that were shared, enjoyed and above all else the love. Love is what makes us mourn a death, but it is the love that was shared that keeps the memories alive.

01/04/2023

When I walk with a family during one of their worst time, I hold space for them.

11/13/2022

So true

09/09/2022

Hearing this phrase spoken by HRH Elizabeth II; just brings out the truth even more so

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