Recently, the worst imaginable thing happened to our good friends and neighbors. They received a phone call that no parent ever wants to hear. Their son ended his own life, and their family was changed forever. This horrible event, this most unanswered of happenings, has been weighing heavily on my mind. We will never fully understand his decision or why he came to this end. My heart aches for a mother who fought, cried, loved, and tried to raise a son who could enjoy and experience life. Our hearts are heavy for a father who bravely serves our country every ...
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Pet Memorials The loss of a pet can be traumatizing and devastating for anyone. Owning a pet can be an important event in your life. Your adopted puppy could have grown up alongside your children. A rescued cat became a trusted companion. Time spent watching your pet fish swim back and forth gave you calm. Pets come in all shapes and sizes. From lizards to hamsters or cats to horses, your pet often becomes an unexpected lifetime of friendship. At Honor Life we think honoring the life of your cherished pet can be a wonderful way to remember your pet ...
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Happy Father’s Day I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, children, because you know the Father. 1 John 2:13 Often times it seems like a father’s sacrifices and hard work goes unnoticed by his family. To all of our Dads out there, here on this earth or watching us from above, we celebrate you this day for all your care, all of your guidance, all of your concern, often times while we weren’t looking. ...
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Top 6 Tips for Choosing a Headstone Choosing and designing a headstone for your loved one can be an overwhelming experience. At Honor Life, we want to show and help you take the guesswork out of the process making it a little less difficult. With our practical checklist and tips below, you can design the most personal, heartfelt, or sentimental memorial to remember and withstand the test of time. What are the size requirements? Your cemetery many have limits on sizes and thickness. Find out what they are beforehand so you know your options are. Pick a Style What style of ...
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Not everyone can be a famous figure in our society. It’s quite possible that no one may know you by name outside of your town or city. It’s very likely that the only people who may know us, we are married to, they taught or raised us or grew up with us. But even with all this non-celebrity status, or non-celebrated person status, we all have and/or will make an impact on those around us. Everyone has a story. A nice gesture in line at your local grocery store can be remembered for years. A charismatic teacher that goes ...
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