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At The Respite we support and recognize, on a profound level, the necessity of art (in all forms) to mirror back to us what it means to be fully human.The Respite is pleased to be partnering with artists and writers who create works that relate to grief and hope by offering them for sale on our website. A portion of each sale is donated to The Respite to help keep our doors open and our services available to all who need them. We appreciate you supporting these artists and The Respite in this way.
Mother's Day Special - 3 Original Paintings to choose from for your Mom, while also supporting The Respite!
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A Beautifully inspired and Joy-Filled painting honoring Motherhood...
A Lovely Mother with her Three Precious Children enjoying the Hope and Wonder of Life. Painted by Artist Nachin Bone as an exclusive for The Respite.
(20" x 16")
Price $125.00 - Shipping $10.00
All Proceeds Benefit The Respite; A Centre for Grief & Hope
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This very ALIVE painting is full of intense hope and joyful color, as a tribute to the Beauty and Awe, we all experience in Mother Nature's Gift of her Trees. A fun and lively expression by Hendersonville Artist and Deep-Souled Diva, Gypsy Hundley. (21.5" x 18")
Price $175.00 - Shipping $10.00
All Proceeds Benefit The Respite; A Centre for Grief and Hope
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Honoring the Spirit of Motherhood Loyalty. These feathered creatures mate for LIFE. What a lovely way to say THANK YOU to your Mother for all her LOYALTY...from the womb and beyond. This painting is the creation of Hendersonville, NC Artist Gypsy Hundley. (32" x 23")
Price $250.00 - Shipping $10.00
All Proceeds Benefit The Respite; A Centre for Grief & Hope
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The Respite has hand-made scarves made with stitches of love, from a very special volunteer. Surround your dear friend or loved one with a fashionable scarf of comfort and inspiration. And support The Respite at the same time with your tax-deductible gift.
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 GRATITUDE
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 COMPASSION
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Announcing Elizabeth Berrien’s new book:
Creative Grieving: A Hip Chick’s Path from Loss to Hope
Release date: July 5th, 2013.
Grief is often perceived as a purely dark and lonely journey, and is often a topic we prefer to avoid in today’s society. Within a 20-month period Elizabeth Berrien endured the loss of her stillborn son and the subsequent death of her husband on active duty in Afghanistan. She found herself a 27-year-old widow, whose life had been shattered. In this book, she shares her own experiences, insights, wisdom, and even joy gathered on her own journey from grief to hope. It is a journey at times painful, at times lonely, at times unexpectedly humorous.
Click here to pre-order your copy today!
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By Erica Staab |
The In-Between
The In-between is a concept that we all have experience with, but not a lot has been written about. The moments in-between the pain or trauma when the wound is no longer throbbing, but yet it is still so tender to the touch, when the scar hasn’t formed yet to protect the tenderness beneath. It is something that can be applicable to death of a loved one, or the deaths of dreams, slights, hurts at the hand of another, the derailment of what we had planned, the cumulative losses we experience over the course of our lives.
I wanted to be able to write a book that offers hope, that offers the acknowledgement of where you are at, reminds you of where you would like to be and offers the faith to get you there. It isn’t about a quick fix, or a pat on the shoulder, it is an acknowledgement of the process and time that healing takes as well as the need for support during the journey.
It is intended to be a Gift Book to share with others, for those occasions when your heart is full but you can’t find the words and you would like to offer someone a tangible piece of support.
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Witnessing Ted
In Witnessing Ted, Carol Poteat travels to New Mexico’s Golden Willow Retreat,founded by Ted Wiard and his wife, Marcella. Carol’s mission is to witness Ted’s personal account of how he journeyed from loss to recovery following the death of his first wife, brother, two children and mother-in-law. In this intense and compassionate story, we gradually discover the power of conscious healing.
Through short vignettes, readers experience the raw,unintellectualized emotion of Ted’s losses, which gives them permission to work through their own grief. Poignant photographs and quotes further encourage and inspire the individual’s journey to healing, while the keys to understanding and working through grief, revealed through the author’s own story, illuminate the path.
As a writer, professional coach, and consultant, Carol Poteat’s first book demonstrates her ability to facilitate an understanding of complex subject matter. Her life’s work is to support people in their goal of self-realization. Through this book, Ted and Carol encourage and guide readers as they progress along their paths. Crafted in a way that will touch hearts and offer hope, this book gently guides us through the pain of our losses to the expression of a wiser, more authentic self.
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The Respite Tree Pendant Necklace
Support The Respite by purchasing a gorgeous custom-made copper “Respite Tree Pendant Necklace” designed exclusively by local artist, Jessica Farber of One Loom Studio, for The Respite: A Centre for Grief & Hope! Each necklace is unique and individually hand-stamped. The pendant is strung on a 20” black satin cord with a bronze clasp. All proceeds benefit The Respite and our services. Gift yourself or a loved one with this beautiful one-of-a-kind necklace that symbolizes the message of hope for all those coping with grief and loss. Purchase your pendant today!
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Co-authored with The Respite and Ellen Gerst
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The ABC's of Understanding Grief
Although each mourner's grief is unique, there exists a universality of the feelings and emotions experienced. In only 26 words and explanations, from A to Z, the reader is presented with the faces and feelings of grief, along with a suggestion from The Respite on how to change perspective in order to move forward. This book makes a great gift for yourself or a loved one.
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KELLY BUCKLEY, through the power of words, has connected with thousands of people worldwide. Her mission? To have a conversation about the power of gratitude and how it can heal your life, allowing you blossom into a more compassionate human being.
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Just One Little Thing
We've all been faced with moments in life where the rug gets pulled out from beneath our feet. And, sometimes, it is not only the rug that has been removed; the whole darn floor has disappeared too.
Just One Little Thing is about one of those life changing groundless moments. The story begins on the 4th of July, when a phone call changes everything in Kelly Buckley’s life. Devastated by the unexpected death of her son Stephen, Kelly started to journal about what goodness still remained in her life in the hopes of finding just one little thing to make it through the day.
Gratitude changed everything.
By focusing on the blessings found moment by moment, she was able to allow herself to grieve with an open heart, and accept all the wisdom that comes from life’s difficulties.Kelly takes the reader on a journey of spiritual connections, butterflies and magic, providing a guide for living a grateful life, no matter what the circumstance.
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By Maureen
Ryan Griffin
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Spinning Words Into Gold
From the Introduction:
“In the story ‘Rumpelstiltskin,’ the beautiful girl had straw with instructions to spin it into gold.”
Carolyn Noell wrote these words in one of my classes as she explored the gold writing offers. “What do I have?” she pondered. “Only words . . .”
Only wonderful words. The stuff we spin into writing that entertains, educates, inspires.
What would my life be like without the joy and fulfillment of spinning words? Without the beautiful, useful words of others, from the fairy tales and songs I loved as a little girl to the poems and stories I love today? Even as I write on this particular morning in April, words of Robert Frost’s come, unbidden, to keep me company: “Nature’s first green is gold.”
I’m grateful to Frost, and to all the writers who have contributed so richly to me through their words. This book is my way of passing their gifts along to you. It is a guide to the craft and practice of writing, but, even more, it is a guide to reaping the rewards writing provides.
Reap writing’s rewards with Spinning Words Into Gold, a book full of tools and resources to nurture, inspire and empower the writer in you. |
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By Maureen
Ryan Griffin
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I Will Never Forget You
I created the ritual in this book in June, 2002, shortly after my mother died. While I shed many tears saying goodbye, I found that my primary emotion was gratitude. How good it was to take a bit of time from the cares and concerns of my everyday life to both mourn and celebrate her life. Not long after, my friend, the Reverend Rebecca Taylor, lost her father. She asked me if I would write down my ritual for her use, and encouraged me to make it available to others.
I Will Never Forget You is for those of any faith, with quotes from many different sources. |
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by Joyce Marie Sheldon
Author, inspirational speaker specializing in keynotes, conferences, retreats and workshops for hospices, home care agencies and family caregivers
www.MyJoyToday.com |
From Fear to Faith, A Caregiver's Journey
The 5 chapters of this book are referred to as "cities." They are Disbelief, Despair, Acceptance, Farewell, Triumph and are related to any type of loss in life - relationship, job, home, health, etc. in addition to the loss of a family member or friend thru death.
"This book is a tasteful collection of poems, prayers and meditations which I think would be useful to any caregiver dealing with end-of-life issues."
Director of Palliative Care
Hospice International
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Joyce Marie Sheldon
www.MyJoyToday.com
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Seekers and Dreamers
A collection of prose, prayers and meditations.
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Seekers and Dreamers CD
40 minutes of meditation - Joy's favorite writings from the book
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Joyce Marie Sheldon
www.MyJoyToday.com |
Little Kind Heart
For those grieving the loss of a child, this book was inspired by Caroline Sherill of Davidson, NC, who heard the call of the God of All Creation and went to be with him in 2010 at age 8. The main character in this book, Little Kind Heart, shows up in the form of a little Indian girl whose contributions to the life of her tribe were so huge - faith, hope, trust, and true acceptance.
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Joyce Marie Sheldon
www.MyJoyToday.com |
Mia and Mr. Red Feather
A young girl's tender story about the death of a friend (an elderly neighbor). This book includes questions to stimulate conversation with a child, although adults find peace in the simplicity of the legacy."This story came to me in a dream shortly after my father died. I wrote it down and put it away only to realize years later that I was Mia and Mr. Red Feather was my father!"
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Joyce Marie Sheldon
www.MyJoyToday.com
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Living Sanctuariously
A handcrafted book of daily inspiration based on the alphabet; e.g.; Awaken, Believe, Create, Dream, etc. Hugely popular, this book is available for women, men, pre-teen girls and the popular version for little girls 6 - 10 "How to be a Real Princess!"
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