We have all been touched by the death of a loved one. Our feelings of missing someone can be overwhelming. The very natural grieving process can be especially confusing for children.

Mother Nature sets reassuring examples of the natural life cycle of all living things. Being outdoors and finding the beauty in nature can be very healing, whether walking in the woods, looking up to the sky, or watching a dragonfly flitting by. Beautiful Signs: When Someone You Love Dies by Julie Donovan is one family’s method for dealing with loss.

Loved ones send us signs all the time. All we have to do is look and listen for them.