What God says He will do is more than just words. by Karen Foster I sit among strangers in a sterile hospital room, waiting. We each wait for our loved one to come out of surgery. We wait in our own little worlds. Read a magazine. Check a smart phone. Stare straight ahead as…
Read moreMonth: December 2015
Reaching Out
How can we reach out to those who are grieving? In my grief journey as a widow, I gained valuable insights about a support system. Accept my feelings. Don’t make me feel as if I have to apologize or be ashamed of my grief. Give me time to mourn. Listen to me. Let me tell…
Read moreRedefining Myself
Coping with loss often means discovering a “new you.” by Becky LeRud The paperwork looked routine until the words marital status leaped off the page. I paused, tears streaming down my cheeks. This was the first time I had to mark that dreaded word: widow. I was facing an identity crisis: no longer a…
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