Stories about Melinda
“Not knowing how many weeks or days she had — but knowing she was dying — Mom wasted no time wondering about this variable. Virtually every day, she whispered to Liz and me, ‘I treasure these moments.’”
— FRANK MURTAUGH III
“Moments Treasured: What to Make of Significant Days after Significant Loss?”
When Grief Gives
With professional help, the pain of loss surrenders to enrichment
By Frank Murtaugh III
Grieving a loved one is a winding road. You may have heard this in a song. It’s a road, though, that doesn’t have to be traveled alone. Grief counselors — good ones, mind you — are worth their weight in emotional comfort (and gold, too). When I lost my mom, in November 2025, I heard words of comfort from countless family, friends, and colleagues.