"Today, I sent out invitations to my husband's memorial, via e-mail. I incorporated "The Light Beyond's" beautiful movie. The first time I viewed it I knew I would include it in the invitation as the contents really reflect the spirituality of my husband, Don. Through nature, Don communicated with God. From my heart, which has been so comforted by this movie, my sincere thanks and appreciation. Loretta"
The Light Beyond bereavement forum continues to attract new members and lots of browsers, and I'm so pleased that people are finding it helpful. Here's one recent comment from a forum visitor:
"Lucie, it's great that you thought this up and actually made it happen. I've been loitering on the forum for a while, reading other people's posts, and have found it very helpful. Of course, nothing can bring back the one thing you really want - your loved one - but whoever said it helps to talk was telling the truth. Just getting your thoughts down on 'paper' and sending them out into cyberspace is proving quite therapeutic."
One of the joys of this project has been the wonderful people in the grief community I have met along the way, and as a relative newcomer I have been very pleased with the response to the site. One of them, Dr. Kirsti A. Dyer, is a respected physician, expert in loss, grief and bereavement, so I was delighted to receive the following endorsement from her:
"Lucie's new venture, The Light Beyond www.thelightbeyond.com is a valuable new resource for those coping with a death and the resulting grief response. She has demonstrated unwavering determination to oversee the launch of The Light Beyond website, bereavement forum and blog. I have been particularly impressed with her creativity in creating the movie and ebook versions of the poem "Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep." These various online products and resources were developed by Lucie and her staff of writers "to help ease the burden of the bereavement process."
Lucie is a talented addition to the grieving Internet community to help in easing people through their journey of bereavement. I am happy to recommend her work with The Light Beyond with high praise."
Kirsti A. Dyer MD, MS, FT Physician, Health Educator, Professor, Fellow in Thanatology
Journey of Hearts www.journeyofhearts.org
Grief, Loss & Transitions Blog - http://grief-loss-info.blogspot.com
NICU Parent Support Blog - http://nicuparentsupport.blogspot.com
Thank you, Kirsti! I really appreciate your support.
Lots of people have said nice things about our free Bereavement For Beginners ebook, and also mentioned how helpful they have found it. Here's just one comment:
"Bereavement For Beginners is the book you pray you will never need, and then are only too glad to discover is available when you need it. I wish this comforting resource had been around 16 years ago and two years ago in my own personal hours of need. The contents are useful and uplifting and ease the way to a therapeutic grief process. I look forward to being able to share it with others, and I feel better just knowing it's there." Judith Morgan
Perhaps you would find it helpful too, or know someone who might? Please do let them know. Read more about this free resource for the bereaved
"You're doing a very special job superbly. I just stand in awe of how much you have achieved, and how much you must have learnt to get to where you have. It's not just the programming side or the site management. Your design skills are superb, and the handling of the movie is so exquisite that it shows you're truly an artist. The whole approach is pervaded by integrity, wisdom and compassion. You deserve every support." D.S. (thank you SO much for these lovely words!)
"The Light Beyond is the most beautiful short movie I've come across. The thoughtful words and outstanding images offer those of us who have lost a loved one a sense not just that someone understands but also of hope and optimism for the future. Unmissable." M.R.
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