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Tucking Her In

By: redtentwomen May 28, 2024May 23, 2024

Intentional Living, Monthly Themes, relationshipscancer, Death of a Parent, Funeral, grieving a mother, Julie McClay, Terminal Illness6 Comments

The funeral home came to remove Mom’s body a few hours after death. As they wheeled her out, maneuvering through the dining room, I leaned down and kissed her cheek. “Goodbye, Mom,” I whispered. I also thought, “If you sit up right now and say, ‘Just kidding!’ I will yell and say, ‘Just leave already!’” …

The Black Dress

By: redtentwomen April 11, 2024July 20, 2023

Intentional Living, Monthly Themes, relationshipsCaroline Tell, Death, Funeral, Grieving, LossLeave a Comment

As I walk into the closet, I gently pull the black, v-neck, three-quarter-length sleeve, knee-length dress off the wooden hanger. I force myself to stop and take a deep breath. I know this routine far too well, for it is ingrained in my being. This past year in particular I have taken part in this…

A Viking’s Burial

By: redtentwomen March 15, 2023March 14, 2023

Faith, Intentional Living, Monthly Themes, relationshipsChristy Bauman, Death, Funeral, Preparing to Die, Rituals, Wednesday in the Weeds2 Comments

“This is so amazing that we go to a church like this,” my husband whispered, as he slid a few papers stapled together across the table to me. I had just settled the kids into Godly Play and snuck into the service, and I was surprised to see the words printed across the top of…