Dec 21
Such a loss! Such a keen and tearing pain. Even when I am in a crowded room, there is a loneliness I never knew existed. Comforting God, I have turned to you so many times for solace, and I come again. While the world is bright and sparkling, my heart feels leaden and has an …
Nov 24
A question commonly asked by bereaved people at this time of year is, “How can I get through the holidays?” There is really no single answer of what one should or shouldn’t do. One guiding principle: do what is comfortable. The key to coping with grief during the holidays is to find the way that …
Dec 02
And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. – Luke 2 Many of us celebrate Christmas alone. This may be the first time for us, or an odd set of circumstances this year, or an every year thing. Some of us are single persons living along. Some of us are widows …
Dec 01
Christmas is a time to remember loved ones both here and in heaven. After the loss of a loved one, the holiday season brings special memories and tender moments of sadness. Yet we trust that, through God’s healing touch, Christmases yet to come will once again be filled with hope and joy. May God hold …
Nov 28
Who is your ray of hope this season? The grief and changes in your life have brought darkness and turmoil. Like a ride on roller coaster you are experiencing thoughts, feelings and physical symptoms that are like a rude intruder. You yearn for the love… you miss the familiar. You are on a journey you …
Mar 29
When you have lost someone very dear to you, the most difficult obstacle to cross is getting through the holidays. Surviving the days where everyone around you is celebrating and spreading good cheer, while your mind is filled with memories and your heart is heavy with loneliness. It’s difficult just making it through what used …