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04/29/2026

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04/29/2026

04/24/2026

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Did you know that there are healthy ways to grieve ❤️‍🩹? The first step is to understand this painful but important part of life. If you missed our “Understanding Grief” webinar this past Monday, it will be back on Sunday, May 3 @ 2 pm EST - and it will be offered in a hybrid format! To attend online, simply register for this session and a meeting link will be sent to your registered email address. To attend in person, please arrive at Livingston Business HUB located at 123 E Washington St, Howell, MI 48843 at the time of the event. It is FREE to attend, but registration is required. Please sign up to attend in person or online by visiting our website 👉 GrieveWell.com/calendar.

We are grateful to Borek Jennings Funeral Homes for sponsoring this webinar 🧡!

04/23/2026

💛 Grief doesn’t take a night off, and neither does support.

Family Friday is a monthly evening for children ages 4-14 and their parents or caregivers who are grieving the death of a loved one. Children and adults meet separately in age-appropriate, supportive spaces. This program is free of charge for families.

📅 Friday, May 1, 2026
⏰ 5:30-7:00pm
🎨 Grief-related activities for children
🍕 Pizza dinner provided
🌸 Monthly Theme: Growing Through Grief
🌱 Children will reflect on how grief brings change and growth while decorating flowerpots and planting flowers that symbolize healing, resilience, and new beginnings.

This is a space to connect, create, and feel less alone alongside others who understand.

📝 Registration is required each month.
👉 Register: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/FF2026

04/23/2026

Grief doesn’t require letting go of love.

Dennis Klass' Continuing Bonds Theory reminds us that adapting doesn’t mean severing ties with the person who died. Instead, many people adapt by finding new ways to stay connected to someone who is no longer physically here.

That connection might look like:
• Talking to them (in your thoughts or out loud)
• Keeping traditions alive
• Holding onto objects, stories, or rituals that keep them present

These bonds aren’t signs of being “stuck.”
They’re signs of love adjusting to a new reality.

For many grievers, maintaining a meaningful connection can be grounding and comforting. The relationship doesn’t disappear. It changes.

Grief support means making room for those ongoing connections, not questioning them or trying to replace them.

Love doesn’t end when a life does.

04/22/2026

Sheila Lockard Obituary
Lockard, Sheila

Howell, Michigan

Her Legacy… Sheila Ellen Lockard, 72, passed away on April 20, 2026. She was born on May 21, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, to Warren Coleman and Jane (Kurish) Coleman. On July 6, 1985, Sheila married the love of her life, Lloyd Lockard, in Walled Lake, Michigan. Together they built a life rooted in love, faith, and family. Sheila will be remembered for her strong faith, as well as her loving, caring, and nurturing spirit. She had a deep appreciation for life’s simple joys and carried a quiet gratitude for the little things. She found happiness in playing bingo, dancing, going to the movies, and watching her favorite shows, including Wheel of Fortune and Hallmark movies. Sheila also cherished her trips to Kentucky, where she loved spending time with family.

Celebrate the life of Sheila Lockard and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

04/21/2026

It can be normal to feel like anger is wrong, or something we need to rush to get rid of. The truth is that anger is a completely natural and normal part of grieving.

There is no rush to move through this emotion. There is no need to shame ourselves for feeling an understandable and natural emotion. Anger is a feeling, and feelings ebb and flow.

04/21/2026

03/19/2026

Sometimes people want to show up for someone who is grieving, but they freeze because they are afraid of saying the wrong thing. The truth is, support does not have to be perfect to be meaningful.

A simple check-in with no pressure can go a long way. Offering one specific, manageable form of help can feel more supportive than saying, “Let me know if you need anything.”

Grief can make it hard to respond, decide, or ask for help. Gentle, low-pressure messages remind someone they are not alone, while still giving them space.

Save this for later, and share it with someone who wants to support a grieving friend but does not know what to say.

03/03/2026

We will be hosting our “Understanding Grief” workshop in a HYBRID format on Saturday, March 7 @ 1:00 pm EST. You can meet us in person at Pinckney Community Public Library or attend virtually. Registration is now open for this free workshop 👉 grievewell.com/calendar.

We want to thank Borek Jennings Funeral Homes for being our valued partner and for sponsoring this hybrid workshop ❤️‍🩹!