Facing any holiday is difficult without a loved one and this is the time of year several holidays are grouped together. It might be the first time meeting a holiday with the extra burden of grief, or maybe you have had many years since the loss. Still, there are challenges that take planning and help from others to find and feel joy. We hope each of you are able to do more than simply navigate the season, and that you are able to attend gatherings with family and friends. There is sadness and pain as you are soul sad, yet your loved one certainly would want you to be happy. Remembering them with others as well as sharing the memory with those that never had the opportunity to know them helps keep their memory fresh. Let the bad memories fade away and share fun memories that you know that person would smile to know that you are telling once again.