Bible Verse of the Month
And be not conformed to this world:
but be ye transformed
by the renewing of your mind,
that ye may prove what is that good,
and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 12:2
For a Friend
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City was recently entrusted with facilitating all of the events in a beautiful celebration of life. Included in the events was a procession to the gravesite, which was led by one of the Stevenson & Sons hearses. Many of the deceased’s friends wished to pay special tribute by joining the motorcade on their motorcycles – despite the temperature being a chilly 39°F. Such great friends! A couple of pre-procession photos are below.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day 2021 falls on the 31st of this month: May. It’s a very important federal holiday in the United States. It exists so that every generation can take one day each year to remember, honor and mourn the men and women of the armed forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. The word Memorial is used because it is something that keeps a remembrance alive in everyone, now, and in future generations. Monuments, such as stone burial markers, are also memorials. Memorials to special people who have lived their lives so fully that others wish to have them remembered long into the future. Stevenson & Sons Monuments provides handmade stone gravesite memorials in a vast array of sizes, shapes, colors and designs – many of which are completely unique. In keeping with the spirit of this year’s Memorial Day month, we wanted to share a number of these stone memorials. We believe that by sharing them, we help to fulfill their true purpose: to ensure that the memories of those they honor live on. We hope you enjoy the photo slideshow below and take pride in the knowledge that you are now a part of many legacies.
Grief Support
Many people do not have the time to locate a proper grief counselor. Others do not live in an area where there are any grief counselors available. And finally, many people are not prepared to pay a professional for grief counseling. Fortunately, the internet provides some solutions for those who wish to seek grief counseling or to interact with groups of people who are also coping with grief. Many such services exist, as do professional counselors who will assist people privately on line, hence eliminating the need for travel. Not all services are the same, nor are all chat rooms/groups. You should research what you are interested in and follow-up on the leads you believe will be most helpful to your personal situation until you locate exactly what works best for you. In your search engine look for terms like “grief chat rooms” “bereavement support groups” “professional grief counseling” or “grief management.” Good research is the path to successfully linking up with what, or who, will work the best for you. Another option would be to start your search at the Mental Health American website. Lots of information, and many places to research groups, centers and more.
Supporting Others
If you know someone who would benefit from the uplifting messages and support information we provide in these monthly newsletters, they can sign up to receive their own copy here (https://stevensonandsons.com/news/sign-up/). It’s a great way to lend your support to a friend or a family member.
