books on grief | Dixie Frantz, Author

Dixie Frantz

Thanks for Joyfully Embracing Mimi's Book

I am so truly touched at what people are saying after reading Mimi's book A Joyful Embrace: A Memoir. Words like "delightful" and...

Dixie Frantz

"A Joyful Embrace" Video

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Mimi's book is published on Amazon

The first time I gave out a proof copy of Mimi's book (ahead of publication) it was hard. I've lived with the version on my computer for...

Dixie Frantz

Part of my Book Village

They say it takes a village to raise a child. I say it takes a village to write a book. It finally is starting to feel real. This is the...

Dixie Frantz

International Happy Meal Day in Mimi's Honor

Today, we are attempting to turn a very sad day upside down. Four years ago today, Mimi left this mortal world. And yes, despite smiling...

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Sneak Preview ... A Photo From the Book

This week, I traveled back through time picking out "Mimi" photographs for the upcoming book "A Joyful Embrace: A Memoir." I thought it...

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Graduation

Today reminds me of the day Mimi "graduated" from high school. It was late May, 2006. In Texas, those in public school special education...

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The reason for the season

I watched It's a Wonderful Life (the black and white version) starring Jimmy Stewart last night and, as usual, cried at the end when the...

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My Heart is all "A Flutter"

In 2013, Mimi modeled a quilt I made which was then donated to The Village Learning Center for their annual fundraising gala. Gosh ......