FPH Honors Lost Loved Ones Through Winter Memorial Services Post date December 14, 2023 In the aftermath of losing a loved one, the waves of grief can feel overwhelming, making the healing journey challenging to navigate. At Faith Presbyterian Hospice (FPH), our compassionate team gently encourages those experiencing grief to discover therapeutic avenues for acknowledging it and cherishing the memories of their loved one. We strive to create a comforting space for remembrance. On December 14, FPH hosted its annual Winter Memorial, offering solace to more than 100 individuals who gathered at the Spiritual Care Center on the T. Boone Pickens Hospice Center Campus. The event, featuring both a 2 p.m. and a 6:30 p.m. service, became a sanctuary for families seeking to honor and celebrate the lives of those they hold dear. Inside the Spiritual Care Center, attendees experienced a memorial service filled with messages of hope, prayers, songs and even moments of shared laughter. One particularly poignant moment was when Music Therapist, Alyssa Price, sang “Glitter” by Patrick Droney. (Read the beautiful lyrics below). FPH Chaplain, Jarod Cooper, shared a meaningful message about individual and shared grief, citing the beautiful and tragic story behind the writing of “It Is Well With My Soul”. Jennefer Dixon provided additional music to support the words and prayers shared by FPH Executive Director, Danette Muzic and FPH Chaplains William Zink, Rick Watts and Vimala Thomas. Following the service, everyone was invited to a reception in the Marnie & Kern Wildenthal Education Center where they received a handmade origami ornament in the shape of a star, with the name of their loved one written on it to take home with them. This event is a heartfelt initiative, providing a space for everyone to openly share their struggles, express the profound void left by their loved ones and reminisce about the unique qualities that made each person special. It serves as an opportunity for those who might have missed a funeral to gather, grieve and bid their own heartfelt farewells. The essence is not to let go of the person but to embrace their memory warmly. Through these gatherings, FPH supports individuals in coping with grief enabling them to remember their loved ones with honor and carry forward a joyful heart. If you or someone you know is in need of grief support, click here to learn how FPH can provide assistance. Glitter Lyrics: String of lights on the doorWelcome back to your lifeThis is worth living forThere’s so much left in store And we don’tGet to chooseWho we get to loveOr who it is we’re gonna loseOr what breaks our hearts in two But no one really dies if the love remains‘Cause nothing that dies really goes away See grief, it’s just like glitterIt’s hard to brush awayBright light and it still shimmersLike it was yesterdayAnd it falls like confettiAll of the memories explode like a hand grenadeAnd it’s sweet and it’s bitterGrief, it’s like glitterOh, what a mess it makesWhat a mess it makes Past denial and the rageThe what if and the praying on the hardest daysYou accept what you can’t change But no one really dies if the love remainsYeah, nothing that dies really goes away See grief, it’s just like glitterIt’s hard to brush awayBright light and it still shimmersLike it was yesterdayAnd it falls like confettiAll of the memories explode like a hand grenadeAnd it’s sweet and it’s bitterGrief, it’s like glitterOh, what a mess it makesWhat a mess it makes I think life’s a partySomething you should celebrateSome people leave earlyAnd others get to stayAnd hearts, they burst like fireworksAt the end of the parade See grief, it’s just like glitterIt’s hard to brush awayBright light and it still shimmersLike it was yesterdayAnd it falls like confettiAll of the memories explode like a hand grenadeAnd it’s sweet and it’s bitterGrief, it’s like glitterOh, what a mess it makesWhat a mess it makes ← Older Posts Newer Posts →
