I think Cathy helped us keep our courage and faith, even though every time we looked at her, we saw Carol, too. Guice and her husband, who are originally from Oktibbeha County and live there now, received comfort from the minister who had baptized Guice and performed their marriage ceremony. While Guice found her calling was to bake cookies during the holidays to give to others, she recommended doing anything to press on with the future. Look beyond yourself and see others in need. You can't be everything for everybody, but you can do something.
Holidays are usually difficult to get through.
Louise Davis, child and family development specialist with Mississippi State University's Extension Service, also recommended serving others to help cope. Holidays can be challenging, particularly during the first few years. In giving to others, we give to ourselves and thus promote our own healing and well-being. Instead of expecting the worst during holidays, plan which traditions to keep and think of new traditions to start. Davis said to think of activities that will be helpful in coping.