Soulful Expressions

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Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
A touching gallery from the “Now I lay Me Down to Sleep” Foundation

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December 18, 2011

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Chloe

December 18, 2011

Absolutely Stunning and mesmerizing!!

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Jacquelin

December 20, 2011

Wow I have never seen anything so amazing.

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Darlene

December 26, 2011

Beautiful moments that ease the pain. Many years ago a young lady I knew had a stillbirth. They let her hold the baby, but when it was time for the baby to be taken away it was almost impossible for her to do so. Portraits, I believe help bridge that gap of letting go.

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Now I Lay Me Down to SleepA touching gallery from the “Now I lay Me Down to Sleep” Foundation

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7 Articles Not to Be Missed

The Timing of Death Finding Meaning in the Mystery

Composting Bodies is Now Legal in 14 States Honoring Earth Day with a new kind of return to nature

“Hand to Earth” Book Review: Andy Goldworthy makes art in the natural environment Goldsworthy’s work using natural, found resources can serve as inspiration for incorporating art into loss

A Unique Way to Mourn: Photo Shoots with Cardboard Cutouts The therapeutic company of life-sized cardboard cutouts of dead loved ones

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