A letter from a woman to her deceased husband – and to herself. by Marcia McGreevy Lewis Sweetie, I’m recalling this day from a few years ago, a day of tumultuous emotions when love and regret battled fiercely within me. It began with a disheartening loss, one that left me feeling adrift. ________________________ Here’s how…
Category: Death and Grief
Never Alone
We never know where life will take us. Within minutes, our course can change dramatically, and we’re left picking up the pieces. After her husband’s unexpected death, one woman learned that though he was gone, God was present in many ways.
Finding Faith After Suicide
St. John of the Cross called it the “dark night of the soul,” a term one woman didn’t understand until her son took his life and her faith in God went into crisis mode. She discovered it is possible to survive such a tragedy and renew trust in the One who is in control of life.
Resources
For Survivors of Suicide Loss American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: www.afsp.org American Association of Suicidology: https://suicidology.org/ Survivors of Suicide: www.sosabq.org For Mental Health Saddleback Church https://saddleback.com/connect/ministry/mental-health-ministry Breaking the Silence www.breakingthesilencenm.org For Grief www.thelifeididntchoose.com www.whatsyourgrief.com www.griefwatch.com Books The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis Love is Stronger Than Death by Peter Kreeft
When the Nest Falls
Darkness after death and divorce is normal and can engulf a person for years. Having gone through her personal darkness in a series of losses, a woman realizes God’s compassionate care for all His creation.
Seen and Heard by God
Does God know what we’re going through when we plunge into the depths of grief? One woman discovered how God reached out to her in specific ways in her despair and desperation.
Helpful Books
Praying Our Goodbyes — Joyce Rupp A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 — Phillip Keller A Grace Disguised — Jerry Sittser Gift of the Red Bird — Paula D’Arcy Heaven — Randy Alcorn — Paula Freeman
Rhythms of Grace
We are never really ready for the death of a loved one. This woman realized a simple trip to the beach prepared her for her husband’s death years later — a situation she never dreamed would show her God’s special provisions.
Held by the Hand of God
Grieving loss through death takes its toll on individuals, but even good changes can bring stress and depression. One woman discovered God’s preparation for a time she wasn’t expecting.
Learning to Laugh Again
Her mother’s untimely death causes a daughter to lean on her faith in her journey of survival.