The First Holiday Without Your Loved One

November 23, 2019

Erica and Sharon interview David McCann to discuss his first holiday without his beloved wife Jani.  David shares how challenging it was to face the holidays without his friend, confidant and life long love.  In his words he will describe how he wanted to bypass the holidays, but his children and grandchildren wanted to celebrate with him.  Erica and Sharon share what a struggle their first holidays were after their losses occurred. 

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