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Post by ~2angels~ on Nov 4, 2010 15:23:27 GMT -5
Clara, how did your meeting go in Aug.? Are you still thinking about doing another retreat? I'm really looking forward to the chance to meet some of my WONDERFUL SG sisters.
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Post by Clara Hinton on Nov 5, 2010 12:48:04 GMT -5
The Grief Reunion was FANTASTIC! It took place the weekend of August 20th, and yes, I am currently getting the registration to go live for a Grief Retreat for the weekend of March 18 - 20. Details are coming out next week.
Do you receive the "Hope for the Day" email messages? If so, I'll be sending out special information about the Spring Retreat with that, too! ;D
Love, Clara
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Post by monicag on Nov 7, 2010 16:29:32 GMT -5
Does it include grief for a child who is living but may not be what you hoped/expected. I know that sounds so odd......But I struggle every day. Jesse does some wonderful things but when I think of the others...I am so struck with grief for what may never be.
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Post by dmf53 on Nov 14, 2010 16:38:41 GMT -5
Monica, I DO understand what you are asking, and am so glad you had the courage to bring this to our attention. Following the retreat in PA, we talked about the need to make sure the needs of ALL the attendees are met. At that retreat, it just worked out that the majority of the participants lost an older child, and looking back, we were concerned that the needs of EVERYONE are met. We weren't sure what that would look like in the future, some type of breakout sessions, or separate retreats...but that was the first Silent Grief retreat, and we knew we would all learn as we went. I don't know what Clara's program plans are...but if you hadn't pointed out that need, it might have been overlooked!
Thank you for having the courage to ask a question that others might have hesitated to ask!
Dru
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Post by monicag on Nov 21, 2010 12:04:58 GMT -5
THANK YOU. I Really need the retreat and want to attend this year. Funny that what brought me here in the first place (3 losses) is not even what I deal with anymore. I know they are waiting for me in heaven and that I will see them someday. It is the here and now that is so so so hard. I need to know how to grieve along the way...when I know he will never get married, drive a car, own a house etc..... IT is completely devestating...and where is GOD in all of this. HOW could this work together for good......Keep me posted on the retreat and I'd be happy to help however I could. I am in PA...closer to Philadelphia but happy to travel the state.
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Post by Clara Hinton on Dec 1, 2010 10:52:24 GMT -5
Monica,
Depending on the needs of those attending, there could possibly be some separate sessions for those parents who grieve daily over a child with special needs. I appreciate you having the courage to bring this up, and I'm hoping that other parents will also speak up and let me know what their most intense needs are that should be addressed.
I am currently working on the topics to be covered, so now is the time for parents to be letting me know what best suits the needs of those attending.
Again, the retreat is being held in Warm Springs, GA on March 18-20, 2011. I cannot promise "perfection" at this retreat, but I can promise that whoever attends will have life changing moments that will bring support like nothing else ever experienced!
I look forward to seeing many of you there!
Love, Clara
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Post by Clara Hinton on Feb 15, 2011 14:01:49 GMT -5
Dear SG Family, The time has come for us to meet, and I cannot wait!!! Please visit www.clarahinton.com for the Grief Retreat registration forms and all other information. I'm so excited about this because I know that our time together is going to be so healing and wonderful!!! Is anyone from the Atlanta, GA area? If so, then I'm sure you know the gorgeous area chosen for our retreat-- Warm Springs! I'm looking forward to visiting with many of you soon! Love, Clara
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