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Ryan Durling, 21
Ryan was the youngest of three and loved his siblings dearly. He was closest in age to his brother, Mitchell and they were inseparable when they were young. The two could always be found out searching for mud holes with the four wheelers in the summer and hunting rabbits in the winter.
What I’ve learned about Self-Care as a Caregiver and as a Griever
Self-care is one of the most important things I learned as I moved through caring for my husband after he was diagnosed with Mesothelioma. I felt blessed to be able to be there to help with the care for nearly a decade but it wasn’t without cost.
Challenge yourself to a Self-Care Streak!
We all know self-care is important, but that doesn’t mean we do it. A million things get in the way. Threads of Life’s Self-Care Week is coming up again this July, and it offers a chance to try something new, learn what works for you, share your experiences with others, and maybe have a bit of fun.
Learning to love who I became
I’m a father to six children and have worked hard since I was about 13 years old. I really enjoyed working over the years. I worked in the oil fields for three years and went on to do sheet metal work for over 25 years. I would work six to seven days a week and eight to sometimes 16 hour days.
With a little help from our best friends
Stars are always in the sky, they just shine brighter at times. Sometimes they are hidden by the sun, but they are still consistently there. The same can be said about a solid friendship.
Thanks for coming to our Steps for Life family reunion!
There was no potato salad but still, Steps for Life felt like a big family reunion this spring. There was singing, and a little bit of dancing. There was food and team games. And whether the events were virtual or in person, we were just all so happy to be together again!
Threads of Life families call for better safety for young workers
2022 seems like an ideal time to be a student or young worker looking for a job. There are ‘help wanted’ signs everywhere, and employers are desperate to fill vacant positions. First job opportunities are a great chance to grow, and it’s vital that health and safety is the first thing new and young workers learn. Sadly, for some employers, it’s not even on the list.
Make the call now — It’s Visit Your Relatives Day
A day turns into a week, which turns into a month quickly. Before you know it too much time has passed and you haven’t seen your loved ones since the last holiday get together. Or what happens when too much time has passed, and it becomes too late?
The ripples of kindness: An experiment
Kindness is an under-rated quality. It seems simple enough, but is actually much more involved and more complex than you can imagine. Kindness is more than deeds. It is an attitude, an expression, a look, a touch. It is anything that lifts a person.
This is my Day of Mourning
Following a workplace tragedy, many families would say that every day is a day of mourning. It’s especially true in the early days following a fatality, but the aftermath of a serious injury or an occupational illness, too, are filled with grief at the loss of life, of expectations, of hopes, of an imagined future.
Volunteering – Empathy in Action
Empathy is defined as the ability to understand how people feel, see things from their point of view and imagine yourself in their position. While empathy isn’t officially one of Threads of Life’s core values, it certainly is an integral part of what drives the organization, and what motivates many of our volunteers and supporters.
One big Steps for Life family
Jim and Pam have a big family – six children. As Pam explains, they chose that together, imagining the games, the meals, the graduations, the weddings, the grandkids. Jim was the type of dad who would send loving text messages to his daughters.
