MARCIE LYONS – lifestyle blog, loss of loved one

After the loss of her husband, Marcie found healthy ways to grieve, heal, and finally grow. At her lowest point, she heard the phrase “stand up & live,” which inspired her to take action. She openly shares her lessons, mistakes, and advice learned along the way.

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Inspiring Business Books

Inspiring Business Books Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek (Great leaders create environments in which people naturally work together to do remarkable things.) . Think Again by Adam Grant (Adopt the habit of rethinking and unlearning into our lives.) . Thrive by Araina Huffington (Redefines what it means to be successful in today’s world.) . […]

Complete Guide With Vocabulary Terms For Funeral Planning

Planning a funeral when you are a new widow/widower is a daunting task, but you can do this! It was a very hard time in my life, ok the worst week of my life, but also the most special and spiritual. Later all I could think about was what I could have and should have […]

A Note To YOU! My New Friend Who Has Lost A Loved One

I don’t always understand why things happen, but I have found a reason to be brave. That reason is you, my friend. I have felt strongly in the past few years since my husband passed away to write my story. Why would anyone want to do this?! It has hurt all over again and I […]

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Check out these stories of people who have had hard times and not only survived, but thrive!

THE CLAY EGAN STORY – ROCKSTAR!

This is one of my favorite people on earth and one of the most inspirational stories out there. Clay is my brother-in-laws brother, so a brother to me. We laughed when I asked him if he could tell me how he STANDS UP & LIVES (my motto) you’ll get that as you read his story… […]

I Am Learning To Walk Again

My grandfather was a veteran who lost his leg. The VA gave him a prosthetic limb, which he appreciated greatly. He outlived my grandmother by two decades. After my dad passed away, I had a conversation with my grandfather about how my mother was coping. My grandfather gave me some advice that I didn’t fully […]

I Survived A Date With Ted Bundy

Years ago I went out to dinner with my neighbor. I asked her to tell me one of her most memorable experiences. I couldn’t believe what came out of her mouth! She told me she had gone on a date with serial killer Ted Bundy! Because of her quick whit, she is still alive today. […]