You probably have some fears or concerns that are bothering you, which is normal. Open up to a friend or family member about how you feel. Then, get their advice or ask them to just comfort you. You might say, “I’m worried about who will care for my dogs after I pass? Do you have any advice?” or “I’m afraid that I’ll have to go back to the hospital. Is it okay if I just vent a little?” You might have trouble accepting your medical diagnosis or the idea of dying. This is totally okay, and a counselor can help. Look for a therapist who’s experienced with end-of-life issues or ask your doctor for a referral.  If you’re getting palliative care, you might already have a therapist on your team. Talk to them if you need counseling. Your therapy appointments might be covered by insurance, so check your benefits. It’s normal to question your faith or worry about the afterlife. Reach out to your spiritual or religious community to talk about the big questions and make peace with your faith. A spiritual leader can provide answers, fellowship, and comfort.  Consider inviting more than 1 spiritual leader to visit you so you can see them more often. If you’re estranged from your faith, ask about making amends and getting right according to your beliefs. You might be in a lot of pain right now, but suicide isn’t a solution. You may not be able to see your other options in this moment, but there is hope. Talk to someone you trust, check into a hospital, or call a suicide hotline for help. If you're thinking about suicide and need immediate help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK. If you're in a different country, please call your nation's suicide prevention hotline. Things will get better!
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One-sentence summary -- Talk to someone you trust about how you feel if you’re upset. Work with a counselor or therapist if you’re struggling with acceptance. Ask your spiritual leader to visit you at least once a week. Don't end your life prematurely.


Use an embroidery hoop, fake spiderwebs, plastic spiders, and a hot-glue gun for this creepy-crawly wreath. Glue the webbing over the hoop to make it look like a dusty old spiderweb. Then glue fake spiders all over the rim of the hoop. You can also stick some small plastic spiders into the actual webbing itself. Use a ribbon to hang the embroidery hoop from a door. You can use any size of hoop, just make sure to pick one that is empty and not yet covered with fabric. a spooky Halloween scene to display around your house. If you like to embroider, try designing and sewing your own Halloween decoration. You’ll need an embroidery hoop, fusible webbing, fabric, embroidery floss, and ribbon. Make cute ghosts or pumpkins, or try something scarier, like a skull or skeleton. When you’re done embroidering, hang the wreath from a hook. For a cute addition, consider using a hot glue gun to secure pompoms around the edge of the embroidery hoop. Orange or lime green would provide a nice pop of color. You’ll need an embroidery hoop, some ribbon, a few Halloween add-ons, like mini-pumpkins or a witches’ broom, and a backdrop. For the backdrop, you could paint black and white stripes on a canvas or piece of wood, or use Halloween wrapping paper to cover a canvas. Hang the embroidery hoop from the backdrop using the ribbon, and glue the add-ons to the embroidery hoop.  This is a great wreath option if you want to create a small display on your front porch or over a fireplace. Depending on where you’re displaying this wreath, you could also put carved pumpkins around the base of the backdrop or prop up other themed items around it.
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One-sentence summary -- Create a spiderweb wreath for a creepy Halloween decoration. Embroider Use a simple backdrop and an embroidery hoop to create a unique wreath.


Canning jars are the easiest containers for pickling eggs. They can be ordered online or bought at kitchen-supply stores. They are designed to seal tightly, preventing any contaminants from entering the jar. It is important that the canning jars are sterile to prevent the risk of disease.  Wash the jar in hot, soapy water and rinse well. Then place the jars on a cookie sheet in the oven at 140 °C (284 °F) for 20-40 minutes. The eggs and pickling brine should be added as soon as the jars are removed from the oven. Place the eggs in a pan and add cool water. There should be about 1.0 inch (2.5 cm) of water over the eggs. Bring the water to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat and cover. Let the eggs simmer in the water for 14 minutes. If you are using extra-large eggs, let them simmer for 17 minutes.  When they are done simmering, rinse the eggs with water to cool them down. Then remove the shells to prepare the eggs to be pickled. For ideal results, add the brine as quickly as possible.  A basic pickling recipe uses 1.5 cups (350 mL) water, 1.5 cups (350 mL) distilled white vinegar, 1 crushed garlic clove, 1 tablespoon (15 mL) pickling spice, and 1 bay leaf.  To prepare the brine, mix the water, vinegar, and pickling spice in a medium saucepan and bring them to a boil. Mix in the bay leaf and the garlic. Turn down the heat and let the brine simmer for 10 minutes. Immediately place the jars into the refrigerator. The eggs will need to be refrigerated in the brine for 1-2 weeks before they are ready to be eaten. A 1 US quart (950 ml) jar will hold about 12 medium-sized hard-boiled eggs.
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Sterilize the jars in the oven. Boil and peel the eggs. Prepare the brine. Place the eggs and the brine in the sterilized jar and seal tightly.