Contributions by Betsy Beard
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The date is engraved on my heart. It seems so wrong; anniversaries should be for celebrating a joyous occasion, not for acknowledging a death.
7/28/2019 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2015/21-2-normal.jpg)
When our son died, "normal" flew out the window and hasn't returned. And because of its departure, leaving confusion, chaos, and disarray in its wake.
6/21/2015 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2015/21-1-vacations.jpg)
Whether you are just starting out on your grief journey or are years past the date of the death, attending TAPS events may be just what you need this year.
3/21/2015 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2014/20-4-booksforholiday.jpg)
Here are some books that can help fill the void and bring extra support at this time of year.
12/21/2014 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2016/2016apr-manfog.jpg)
Survivor mom, Betsy Beard shares the "normal" part of the fog of grief and how to deal with it in a positive light so you can eventually move on.
9/23/2014 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2014/20-1-boxes.jpg)
It is said that one of the tasks of grieving is to relocate the loved one from being a physical presence to that of residing in our hearts and memories.
3/21/2014 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2013/19-4-poems.jpg)
The Poems of Sascha Wagner is a volume of poetry sold exclusively by The Compassionate Friends (TCF).
12/21/2013 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2013/19-4-rr.jpg)
Since October of 2000 when the first Run and Remember Team of two runners raised nearly $5,000, fundraising has been a part of the team’s efforts on behalf of TAPS.
12/21/2013 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2013/19-2-7choices.jpg)
I surprised myself by buying and actually reading a book with the word "choices" in the title. And not just one or two choices. Seven of them.
6/21/2013 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2012/18-4-clock.jpg)
The start of a new calendar year is a chance to realize once again that we are, in fact, still living.
12/21/2012 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2012/18-2-beard.jpg)
Runners benefit from having a meaningful focus to their run and a charity partner to support. Family members benefit by having their loved ones honored.
6/21/2012 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2011/17-2-funrun.jpg)
For the first time, TAPS expanded the Run and Remember Team to include our TAPS children running the Marine Corps Marathon Healthy Kids Fun Run.
6/21/2011 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2011/17-2-healing.jpg)
The Healing Book is a hardcover activity and memory book designed for children who have survived the death of someone close.
6/21/2011 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2010/16-4-holidaygrief.jpg)
100 Practical Ideas is actually a series of books including different volumes customized for the relationship or the type of loss.
12/21/2010 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2010/16-3-healingafter.jpg)
Healing After Loss is divided into 365 daily readings. Each reading starts with a short quotation followed by several paragraphs exploring the topic.
9/21/2010 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2010/tapsbook-klinger.jpg)
Klinger is a young horse dreaming of fame as a racehorse. But his life is disrupted when he must leave his parents and start a new life.
1/10/2010 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2009/15-3-boxes.jpg)
Try to keep in mind that saving everything in boxes and footlockers until you die may prevent others from enjoying memories, finding meaning, or honoring your loved one.
9/21/2009 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2009/2009jun-goldstarpins.jpg)
Betsy Beard clears up the confusion around the Next of Kin and Gold Lapel Buttons awarded to surviving family members.
6/21/2009 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2009/15-2-presidentialcerts.jpg)
The Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) is a gold embossed certificate signed by the current President in memory of any honorably discharged deceased veteran.
6/21/2009 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2009/15-1-construction.jpg)
If you become discouraged in your efforts to contemplate your future and figure out who you are now, consider getting additional support from TAPS.
3/21/2009 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2008/14-4-leaves.jpg)
We had no choice in the circumstances that have taken our loved ones. But we do have a choice in opening our hearts to each other.
12/21/2008 - Betsy Beard![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2008/14-3-child.jpg)
Recognizing how different a military death is for the surviving children is an important step in helping them cope with grief.
9/21/2008 - Betsy Beard - Judith Mathewson - Tina Saari and Heather Campagna![img-description](/globalassets/our-stories/2008/14-1-toddler.jpg)
They both agree that, if at all humanly possible, it is important to maintain the family ties with the people who raised their children’s father.
3/21/2008 - Betsy Beard