<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Along with our theme of <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">&ldquo;Tender Moments,</strong>&rdquo; I&rsquo;ve had the privilege of asking some of our grief education and support group participants when they experienced <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">tender moments</strong> around dying, death, and grief. Every answer was heartfelt and touching. Some people described special visits with relatives before a death. Some described dreams or visits from relatives after a death. Still others described moments when connections with deceased loved ones were filled with both grief and gratitude. I encourage all of us to use our courage, open our hearts, and be present to the many tender moments around dying, death, and grief. I hope they will bring meaningful depth to all of our lives. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span></span></p>