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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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Strong Enough to Surrender
…yet not my will, but yours be done. Luke 22:42(b) It’s not easy to surrender, to release control, to allow outcomes to not be determined by our plans, desires, and needs. It’s a daily struggle to truly surrender to God’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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Faith & Prayer Go Hand in Hand
Have faith that God is working in your life and always with you despite your circumstances. Call out to Him in prayer! 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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Summer Suggestions
Earlier this week I posted about summer grief triggers. While those moments that spark memories & sometimes sadness inevitably come, I’ve learned that we must be intentional in creating life situations to bring ourselves joy despite our circumstances. Here are… Continue reading
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4th of July Grief Triggers
For many years, my husband and I hosted Fourth of July celebrations. There would be as many as 100 family, friends, and church members who would attend potluck cookouts in our backyard. On July 3, 2003, the year when we… Continue reading