Healing Hearts For The Girls

I signed Tessa & Kaley up for a support group through Healing Hearts for children who have hlost a grandparent. I think it will be good for them to talk about my Dad and to try to understand something about death on their level. I have been calling it "the art class" because I didn't know what else to call it or how to explain to them that its a support group. They really liked going. I think it might help them deal better with Daddy's passing unexpectedly and help them understand what happens when a person dies. I tried my best to explain what happened, but its hard when I don't know myself. In their short lives, they have already had to experience going to a funeral 5 times. But my Dad is different. He was someone they were close to and connected with. The other deaths were family members as well. They didn't know my Uncle Joe or my Grandma's very well but they were close to Rob's Grandma. They knew my Uncle Bill and had spent time with him and my Aunt Patty on several occasions. I chose to sign them up for the group because Tessa and Kaley have both been acting out in some ways. Tessa was writing notes that said we don't love her or don't like her and she was talking back more than she normally did. Kaley was acting out a little and started reverting back to using a baby voice when she talked. I don't know if any of their behavior had anything to do with Daddy's death or the way I've been reacting to everything. I wanted to make sure they knew why I was upset and crying alot and I also wanted them to know that it was ok to feel whatever they were feeling. I think this will be a good group for them. They seemed to enjoy the first "class" so I am sure it will help them.