Overwhelmed
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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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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
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Peace of God
Praying God guards your heart & mind today from your anxious thoughts, sorrows, and confusion you may be facing. He can give you peace! May your Sunday be blessed! Continue reading
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Surviving the Hard Days
Some days are just hard! There may be a logical reason: it’s a birthday, an anniversary, a holiday, or some other special occasion. Or it may just be a random day of the week and the grief hits you out… Continue reading
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Unexpected Grief Triggers
Sometimes we can foresee situations, occasions, or dates on the calendar that will cause us to grieve deeply. But more likely we are confronted with unexpected things that will trigger heartache, tears, and sorrow. *Grocery shopping & seeing your husband’s… Continue reading
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Finding Community
It’s so important to connect with others who truly understand your grief as well as those who care about you. Don’t isolate yourself! Isolation just increases your sense of aloneness and adds to your grief. Be intentional reconnecting with friends.… Continue reading
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Understanding Grief
This past weekend I led a session called “Peace in the Midst of Grief.” I have summarized my presentation into a series of graphics that I will be sharing over the next few days. I hope they will be helpful… Continue reading
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Weary & Languishing
Widow friend, are you weary? Grief is exhausting and can wear us out! We become so tired of being alone, making all the decisions, eating by ourselves, having no special person to share our days…the list goes on and on,… Continue reading
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Peace Scriptures
God’s Word tells us He is our help when we’ve soaked our pillow with our tears, when we’re overwhelmed with how to continue our lives alone, when we’re troubled with all the decisions & responsibilities we face, and when we’re… Continue reading
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Summertime Grief Issues
Summertime…schedules tend to be different from other seasons of the year, days are longer, temperatures are warmer, varied opportunities present themselves. But along with that, widowed people find themselves doing familiar activities…but without their partner. While these activities & places… Continue reading