Tag: grief
Dangers of Comparison
You cannot compare your grief to anyone else. It is not fair to you, and it is not fair to them. This process can be overwhelming. It takes a lot of self-restraint to keep yourself from saying things …
Healing
When we are faced with mortality, sometimes we don’t look at the big picture. God has a plan, first and foremost. Death is a part of life. Death does not have to be eternal. If you are a …
Fear and Overwhelming Emotion
When my dad first found out he was sick, I didn’t have an emotional response right away. There were a lot of “wait and see” doctor appointments. There was a lot of waiting for test results and treatment …
Five Magic Words: A Personal Grief Journey
I have been a silent blogger for weeks. Because I have been praying over this little project of mine which is finally ready to meet the world. This journey is never ending and I know this book is …
A Bit of Reflection
Sometimes I have a thought. An epiphany of sorts. Reflecting on Thanksgiving will do that to me. I wrote a book. I am currently having this book edited, then published. It’s not funny or witty. It isn’t fiction …
Wondering & Wandering
Sometimes when I make decisions I ask myself a simple question. If my dad were here right now, would his shoulders shake with laughter approving my decision, or would I get his “disclaimer look?” I like to think …
A View of Lateral Grief
**This is a re-post. Its been 3 years. This morning I was driving to work reflecting on the past two years. Weird it’s been two years. It seems like five minutes some days; others an eternity. When in …
Revisiting the Five Simple Words
When my dad passed away, I was prepared for some things. His death was a gift in the end because he suffered so. I knew the moment Jesus took his hand. It was exhilarating. As a Christian, there …
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 …
