Category: Grief
Grief 101: A Recap
This is how grief works. It comes in a multitude of ways, twisting and turning like a road in the mountains you have never been on. It winds up and down, from side to side. Sometimes it is …
Blood, Sweat, and Tears Mingled
In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed so hard he bled. Jesus prayed so hard his blood mingled with his sweat. This scene pains my soul. I’ve had days of wallowing and lamenting in fervent prayer, sure my …
Beautiful Things
You make beautiful things, You make beautiful things out of the dust. You make beautiful things, You make beautiful things out of us. ~Gungor- Beautiful Things This song pricks my heart every time I hear it. I know …
Letter to Friends of the Grieving
Letter to Friends of the Grieving. Dear Friends, How are you today? I am holding my own. This morning I woke up and showered. I managed to fill my day with a to-do list which keeps me busy. …
Surprising New Grief
Christmas trees, lights, and music. The magic of dark starry nights crisp on the edge of winter. Quiet drives to church or dinner. Holding my husbands’ hand while we watch our favorite movie over and over again. Coffee …
Restore
1 Peter 5:10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. Restoration has …
Respond
Revelation 3:20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. When I have a …
Renew
Isaiah 61:11 For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations. As the morning awakens and the …
Fiercely, Unconditional, First & Always
It has taken me a long time to understand I don’t have to have a fight with grief. It can be a natural, daily process and part of my life. I don’t have to try to figure it …
Grief 101
This is how grief works. It comes in a multitude of ways, twisting and turning like a road in the mountains you have never been on. It winds up and down, from side to side. Sometimes it is …
