Tag: Grief
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Needing Others
When a child suffers or dies, caring people are affected. It doesn’t have to be your child, or your family member for you to feel the grief. If you care, you hurt. Of course the pain is far more substantial for the parents and those who love the one afflicted, but somehow difficult stories become…
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Leaving Impressions
A couple years ago I consolidated and published some short stories I had written after loosing my daughter; I titled it Footprints Through the Sand. I feel that often the challenges we face are part of our life’s purpose in leaving an imprint for someone else to follow. I’m sure you have read the poem…
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God’s Comfort to our Friends and Family
What an honor it was to be interviewed by talk show host Kellie Peterson of Everyday Wisdom for Families this morning. Whether you got to hear it or not, I’d love to share with you the poem I read to her listeners. This is a word God gave to me one night after laying Rebecca down…
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The Winds of Emotions
King David’s life speaks deeply to my spirit, especially this year. I love the story of the celebration he throws after a difficult battle of confusion and grief. It has given me strength to throw one more valentine’s gala in memory of our little girl. 2 Samuel records the event. Israel’s new king was on…
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Don’t Waist Your Pain
Today would have been my baby’s 13th birthday had God granted her the time. He didn’t; He gave her only three quick weeks of life. Shattered dreams leave deep wounds in our hearts, and the healing is a slow process. It takes time to work through all the pain and confusion; but when we do,…
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Dueling Heart
After a powerful and refreshing speaking engagement at a ladies retreat this weekend, I got the news of a dear friend’s loss. Now my heart is in a dual state of joy and sorrow. I have just experienced the sweet satisfaction of vulnerably sharing with strangers the revelations God has given me and of witnessing…