Lilly’s Inspirational Thoughts – November, 2019

Every year is different because Holidays have forever changed! There are so many missing and we’re missing ones we love.  It is a time when many of us spiral and we feel especially vulnerable. Our love is expressed in grief and our Love process is...

“Making Meaning Out of Grief”

In case you didn’t already see it, please check out this powerful piece titled “Making Meaning Out of Grief” by Jane Brody from NYT 11/06/2019. Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief by David Kessler...

Remembering with Love & Connection…

From Lilly Julien – Today I’m remembering my friend, my soul sister, Bonnie. She lost her son Scotty in 9/11. Scotty was a friend of my three children. Bonnie was a friend to me. She was there under my bedroom window screaming up to me to get out of bed every...

Camp COPE 2018 Update

Hi Camp COPE Family!   Well, I blinked, and POOF the weekend was over. Summer number seven in the books!   First and foremost, Jamie and I want to thank our many donors for making this weekend possible, our volunteers for executing Lil’s vision of hope and...

September and October 2018

Dear COPE Families,   Transitioning from summer to fall can be overwhelming under normal circumstances; adjusting to a different work schedule, settling back to school, or reorganizing closets and drawers to hold warmer clothing.   Transitioning into a life...

July 2018

Dear COPE Families, Navigating your way through grief. You lose your mind.  You find your senses. Compass-passion…compassion. Listen for guidance. Compassion for self. Heart is where the peace is. Step out of the mind into the heart. You don’t get over...