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Clare Mackintosh, a former police inspector and international bestselling author, is known for her twisty thrillers. But behind the scenes, she is a mom of three who has suffered a painful loss. 15 years ago, she lost her son to brain damage caused by meningitis. Clare, now 45, loves being a mom to her three …

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Losing a loved one is utterly painful; but what if your loved one is a dog? The loss of a pet, will it feel the same? A loving dog owner should know the answer to that. Though dogs are animals, they are also as valuable as humans for most pet owners. In fact, research says …

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Aside from being our most loyal companions, dogs are undeniably one of the smartest animals to have ever walked the earth. These creatures are sensitive to their surroundings; they understand what is going on around them. Dogs are emotionally intelligent creatures that can sense our mood. They know when we’re feeling down or happy, and …

Read More about Dog’s reaction to seeing a painting of his brother who passed away will touch you

Many years ago when my oldest son Trey was six years old, his brother was four and his sister was nine months, I had to go away to a hospital due to extreme physical and emotional stress. That day, before my husband and my mother drove me to the hospital, I got down on my …

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For a loving parent, there is nothing more precious than their children. Nothing matters more than their children’s safety and secured future. However, due to the demands of today’s society, parents find it hard to keep up with their children. If there’s one thing that parents are guilty of, it is making their children feel …

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THE BLUE STAIN The other night I was scrubbing up some slime that my daughter had let ooze through her fingers and slip onto the floor. The slime craze is big in our house and it often leaves behind a sticky, gooey mess. My daughter had cleaned up most of it, but I was scrubbing …

Read More about Mom shares heart-tugging story behind a blue ink stain as a reminder to parents of what’s really important in life

I remember sitting in the pew in the chapel at the Funeral Home, next to Kate, one of Jacob’s sisters-in-law, and in spite of being surrounded by family – feeling utterly alone.  It took months for Jacob’s mom Allie to finally understand why having my Dad sit with me that day would have done no …

Read More about My first true love was 31 years old when he died unexpectedly

“It’s hard to watch your child grow up…in your mind.”  If you’ve lost a child, you already know there’s nothing anyone can say. If it’s been a while, looking back you can probably see that you did irrational, illogical, insane things in the immediate aftermath. You started a charity you didn’t really have the energy …

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