MORE THAN 150 COMMUNITY MEMBERS ATTEND HOSPICE OF CITRUS COUNTY ’S RENEWAL SERVICE IN CRYSTAL RIVER AND INVERNESS

Hospice of Citrus County Grief Counselor Lois Morgan recites portions of “Renewal: A Service of Hope and Healing” held on Tuesday evening November 13 at Hunter Springs Park in Crystal River .

BEVERLY HILLS - The Wings Grief Support Team of Hospice of Citrus County  presented “Renewal: A Service of Hope and Healing” on Tuesday, November 13 at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm at Hunter Springs Park in Crystal River and again on Wednesday, November 14 at 2:00 pm at Liberty Park in Inverness.  More than 150 individuals attended the services. The outdoor events provided those experiencing grief the ability to find comfort and peace, hope and healing, while honoring the lives of loved ones who have died. 

“The cycle of our grief is a naturally occurring event.  As we cycle, we may discover that the experience can be unpredictable, that it is not always orderly, and that its intensity, length and duration may vary.  We need to give ourselves permission to use the skills of movement, suspension, surrender, and creation to both experience and express these differences in our own unique way. In this way, we invite healing into our lives.”  Renewal Service .

The interactive, non-denominational service was written by Wings Grief Support Team Counselors. The Service utilized the analogy of the ocean tides…  

“In life, nature regulates the oceans through the cycle of tides.  Our grief also experiences a similar cycle of ebbs and flows.  Today we use the cycle of tides to express our experiences in the process of our grief.  We encourage you to join us on this voyage.  During each tide we will invite you to come forward and speak the name of your loved one.  In this way we honor them.” Renewal Service

Jonathan Beard , Wings Grief Services Manager for Hospice of Citrus County stated,   “The Service stimulated our hearts and minds, and provided our community an excellent opportunity for reflection and renewal.  We were proud to offer this free service to our community and we look forward to offering it in a variety of settings frequently in the future for their benefit.”                       

The Wings Grief Support Team at Hospice of Citrus County provides free grief support services to those who have experienced the death of a loved one.  For additional information, contact Hospice of Citrus County Grief Services Manager Jonathan Beard at (352) 527-2020.  

Attendees at “Renewal:  A Service of Hope and Healing” held on Wednesday, November 14 at Liberty Park in Inverness .

“The storm has passed. The clarity of the water allows me to see. To see those obstacles I have already navigated, and to be aware of some that lie ahead.”