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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
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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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Keep Stepping Forward
I have a local group of widows & widowers that I meet with once a month at our local library. Today marks 2 years of this group so it was a time of celebration & reflection. I gave them this… 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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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