Tag Archives: grief

Authentic Creativeness

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Ray V.

Re-Blogged from Healing Grief blog. Express Yourself Consider this to be sage advice and know that I too am still searching for that sweet-spot.

Posted in grief, Uncategorized | Tagged creativity, finding your bliss, grief, healing grief blog | 1 Comment

Off The Trail, But Right On Target

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Ray V.

Taking the dogs out while it was still dark, I discovered it was a dreary, cold and rainy morning; so much so that I decided to make a bowl of Oatmeal for breakfast. Then, while perusing my “morning feeds,” I … Continue reading →

Posted in A lifetime, Funeral Homes & Grief, Remember?, Remembering, Uncategorized | Tagged a life well-lived, Anniversaries, Funerals, grief, memories, mothers, okiewinegirl blog | 4 Comments

Some Days, My Job Sucks

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Ray V.

Today was a tough day. I cried at work and it has been a while since that has happened. Not that crying is unusual at my workplace, it’s just that I’m usually not the one doing it. Before I tell … Continue reading →

Posted in My Job, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, burying your children, Death, Funeral directors, grief, Ray Visotski, stressful events | 14 Comments

Make Good Money, Five Dollars A Day

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Ray V.

This is one of those stories that you need to click on the link to follow to the end. Otherwise, it will make no sense. In doing my work, I get to create new relationships every day. Some in person, … Continue reading →

Posted in life and death | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, bereavement, grief, Healing from grief, life and death, Living and dying, Ray Visotski, The Grateful Dead | 2 Comments

Yeah, It’s Very Personal

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Ray V.

Two years ago I first met Jeff Harbeson, “The Funeral Commander.” Since that chance meeting, I have come to appreciate him as a man, a visionary and a friend. There are remarkably few people that I really enjoy being around … Continue reading →

Posted in Thanksgiving, The Funeral Commander | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, discussing death, grief, Jeff Harbeson, Losing a child, Ray Visotski, Thanksgiving, The funeral commander | 3 Comments

All Good Lessons

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Ray V.

It has been a while since I re-blogged Miss Lauren. I think she understands that her funeral directors license is a “Learners Permit” She’s learning.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, being a funeral director., Columbia SC funeral homes, funeral directors license, grief, Lauren Polanski, Littlemissfuneral, Ray Visotski, SC Cremation Society, South Carolina Cremation & Burial Society | Leave a comment

Coming Attractions

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Ray V.

Earlier today, I received an e-mail from one of the members of my “Boy’s Club”. In his note note, he shared he was feeling a little down…maybe a lot down. It seems that in the last two months, he has … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming Attractions, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken Funeral Home, Aiken SC, fear of death, George Funeral Home & Cremation Center., grief, MASH, mourning, Ray Visotski, SC Cremation & Burial Society, St Thaddeus Episcopal Church, tempus fugit momento mori, Veterans Funeral Care | 6 Comments

I Found It!

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Ray V.

Back in March, 2011, I reported on the death of someone I considered a dear friend: Remembering A Friend At the end of that tribute, I make reference to a photo that I figured would turn up in a “few … Continue reading →

Posted in I Found It. | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Columbia SC funeral homes, dealing with loss, George Funeral Home & Cremation Center., grief, Jimmy Evans, newt Gingrich, Ray Visotski, Remembering a Friend, SC Cremation & Burial Society, SC Politics | 3 Comments

Dying Of A Broken Heart

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Ray V.

I see it all the time, it is as real as anything I could tell you. Here is the story on ObitMag.com The Widower Effect by Thomas Conner MAY 26, 2011 I can’t live if living is without you … … Continue reading →