|
Tomorrow's Angels bereavement group is an "after-care" support system that assists
grieving families in the Mercer and Auglaize County communities.
Grief work is the most difficult work any individual will need to do in their lifetime. Grieving is a process
in which people need the support and understanding of others.
Tomorrow's Angels support system will provide an opportunity for those who grieve to network with others with
common needs and learn coping skills to deal with their loss after a loved one has died.
Many whom grieve find it difficult to find meaning or a purpose for living after the death of a loved one. A
support system provides these individuals with the knowledge and ability to reinvest in life so that they can return to society
as productive individuals in the community.
Each of us is as different as our fingerprints and we find that the grieving process is also different for each
person.
Tomorrow's Angels
A total care support system for those who grieve the death of a loved one.
Support Group Meetings. This is a sharing time for bereaved individuals to discuss the problems
they have encountered since the death of a significant other. Discussing your thoughts can give you insight into your feelings
and help you to resolve some of the feelings of loss.
Educational Seminars. These seminars will provide you information and coping skills after
the death of a loved one. Issues such as guilt, depression, anger, crying and loneliness will be discussed.
Listening Sessions. Pre-scheduled "one on one" listening sessions provide a time for individuals
to work on specific problems they are encountering due to this loss.
|
|
Group meetings are held:
First Tuesday of each month
7 o'clock p.m.
Cisco Funeral Home,
6921 St. Rte 703 E. Celina, Oh 45822
Phone 419-586-8465
Directions: Take Route 703 east of Celina approximately I mile. The Cisco Funeral Home is across from the American
Legion, on the north side of the street. Park in the front parking lot and enter the front door.
|
There will be no charge to the community members who participate in the support group sharing sessions,
educational seminars, individual listening sessions, or the newsletter.
These services are provided by us and those who realize that the after-care of the survivors is a essential
part of moving forward in life. Confidentiality will be respected during the grief care.
Karen Cisco: Facilitator
SPECIAL NOTE FROM KAREN
Hi, I'm Karen Cisco, I would like to tell you about Tomorrow's Angels, how
it all started and where it is going. The name of this group in no way reflects a belief that people become an Angelic being
when they die. My husband and I started a new business Cisco Funeral Home, We have always had a dream of having our own place.
In that dream, we had a vision more than just a funeral home. We wanted something special, a whole care package. How can we
meet the needs of the people? Most people think of a funeral home as being for the dead but they're wrong. It's for the living
arid that's where it all starts. We felt we needed to educate people on this side of the issue. I never dreamed Tomorrow's
Angels would go so far! In the summer of 1999, I went to a bereavement camp for children. I met many good people through the
Hospice program. I shared my ideas and several people shared with me. They all convinced me to start a program. One night
I went to bed and I couldn't sleep. I felt the Lord was really working on me. Tomorrow kept going through my mind. All night
I tossed and turned by morning Angels came to my mind. I thought, Lord is this what you want? Tomorrow Angels? I had to go
to work and thought to myself "I cant. I'm too tired I have had no sleep", but I went to work and I felt great. That night
Kay Bevington called and we set up time to meet. The meeting was only scheduled for an hour, but it turned into six. I prayed
to God arid asked, "what do I do now"? In his special way, he began opening doors for me. I would like to thank the people
who helped get Tomorrow’s Angels started. As I began to talk and share my ideas I saw a great need
in the community. And I decided to go two countywide (Mercer arid Auglaize) I started with churches, hospice, hospitals, visiting
nurses, to anyone that would listen. I feel that this bereavement program is not just a place for one funeral home, one church,
or one hospital. It's a unity of working together and a place where people can go when they need the help of a friend. Let
me thank you for taking the time to read my story. I felt everyone needs to know how Tomorrow's Angels came to be. As time
goes on will let you know where we're going as well as where we've been. I would really like to thank Kay Bevington, Alesia
Yakos Brown; Jill Gear arid anyone who has helped open the doors for Tomorrow’s Angels.
Remember my door is always open for you and your loved ones.
|
