There are some losses that quietly divide your life into “before” and “after.” Grieving your mother is one of them. This isn’t only true for women, it’s also true for men. Even if your relationship with your mother was complicated. Even if she was elderly. Even if you knew the loss was coming. There is … Read more
I’m not an expert on everything, but I’m an expert on my own journey. My grieving season is crushing me to dust, but it is also teaching me so much. One thing I’m learning is that finding hope after loss is a challenging and winding road. It’s often filled with unexpected turns and obstacles that … Read more
I’ve been putting in a lot of effort to ensure that my experiences with grief don’t overshadow my Christian lifestyle blog. But, it seems I cannot help it. It’s my blog. It’s part of my journey. It’s part of my “right now.” How can I totally eliminate it from here? I don’t think I can. … Read more
God is so good and so kind. As I focus on rebuilding my life, I cannot help thinking of the goodness of the Lord. Have you ever just stood amazed at how patient and loving He is? I do often lately…more than I usually do. Allow me to be a little dramatic but also transparent. … Read more
Do you ever wish you could tell people, “I need some space?” If so, here is the perfect poem to convey when you need a little space without being mean or hurtful. I wrote this to explain my current life season of grieving. This could be considered a grief poem, I guess. I think helping … Read more
God is with us in our suffering. Let me tell you how I know. As I type this, I feel like I’m drowning in a sea of quicksand of heartbreak and grief. Some of you can relate to it. I know because many of you have encouraged me with your own personal experiences with loss. … Read more
