Dealing with grief
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Transformation
While you can’t go back and be exactly how you were before the death of your husband, God can transform your life into something beautiful that’s beyond your imagination. Continue reading
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Life in Ruins
When I traveled to Israel a few years ago, I was privileged to walk through many ancient sites among the ruins of palaces, temples, stadiums, cities, and all sorts of structures. Some parts had crumbled, some sections were still standing,… Continue reading
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Loneliness & Aloneness
Our loss has left a void in our lives. We feel alone even when we’re with others. Continue reading
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Losing Ourselves
Your life may never look like it once did before becoming a widow, but your story isn’t over! There is hope! There is healing! There is purpose! Embrace your new life. Continue reading
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Like an Eagle
This morning I drove through a country road near my home & a bald eagle flew low across the road right in front of me. Such a beautiful sight as I was able to watch him soar for a bit.… Continue reading
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There Is Hope
Our lives can look and feel hopeless at times. The grief weighs us down; bearing responsibilities on our own becomes too heavy; the loneliness overtakes us; the silence envelopes us; our future looks bleak and uncertain; the total upheaval of… Continue reading
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Widow “Anniversary”
Death anniversaries are tricky. They are actually two-fold: the date our loved one breathed their last breath here on earth AND the moment our lives changed forever. On August 13, 2013, I awoke in the early morning hours to discover… Continue reading
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Death Anniversaries
It’s that week…the date of my husband’s passing is coming up. With it brings all the mixed emotions, the bittersweet memories, & another year facing life as a widow. This week has always held a heaviness for me since my… Continue reading
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Life Doesn’t Stop While We Grieve
Continuing to live when our world has been shattered may seem insurmountable. Life goes on. Grief happens in the middle of ordinary life-not separate from it. Daily there are decisions, schedules, routines, & necessities that must be dealt with whether… Continue reading