grief
There are lots of reasons a person might not feel “merry” during the holiday season. One in particular hangs over my heart: grief. As you hustle and bustle through the next week, consider that someone around you might be in a deep pit of grief, unable to climb out on her own. Grieving through Christmas … Read more
Every year as the holidays roll around, grief gains intensity and frequency. If you’re grieving a loved one, you’ve already noticed this uptick in your sadness. After going through 17 years without our son, I’ve learned a few things about surviving sorrow through the holidays. This holiday season, I’ll share some survival steps and some … Read more
I know stupid is not a nice word. In fact, it is a “bad” word in our house. But sometimes, the shoe fits and there’s no other word that correctly characterizes my actions. Refusing to do what God asked you to do is stupid, plain and simple. After we lost Austin (in 2008 folks!), as … Read more
One of the most stunning things about losing a child is the joy. Joy?! Yes, shouts of joy in fact. How is it possible? Imagine being lost in a deep, dark cave. You’ve been trying to get out for hours. You have no light, no way to see where to go. You are lost. You … Read more
Did you know that today is Bereaved Mother’s Day? It happens one week from Mother’s Day. If you know a mom who has lost a baby, child, teenager, adult, it matters not. Her heart is broken. Sending her something she can relate to, to let her know she’s not alone, and to help her go … Read more
Thanks to Kelly Breaux, Co-Founder of Red Bird Ministries (www.redbird.love) and author of “Hiding in the Upper Room,” for this guest blog about marriage and grieving. We met while recording a podcast, which you can listen to here: Can My Marriage Really Survive THIS?! When we entered into the covenant of marriage in 2002, I … Read more
Do you know a grieving mom? It doesn’t matter if her child passed away last week, last year, or two decades ago. It doesn’t matter if her child died in her womb, as a toddler, a teenager, or a grown-up. She’s still a heartbroken mama. Surviving Sorrow is officially released and ready to order. My … Read more
The holidays are here again, and while some are celebrating, others are desperate for just a glimpse of a loved one. As we gathered at my in-laws’ home for Thanksgiving this year, I was keenly aware of our loss. The deep ache of losing our 3-year-old (almost 10 years ago) has not healed with time. … Read more
In the quiet stillness of dawn, I sat on a bench. My breath blew puffs of steam over my coffee. The sky was red as the birds sang in the morning. Every now and then something would stir in the lake and ripple the water. As I prayed, divine peace settled over me like the blanket … Read more
Sometimes life throws us into the “abode of silence.” When unexplainable things happen, it can feel like you are all alone. As a grieving mom, I have come to accept these hours or days when losing Austin is simply too much to bear. There are days when my soul feels like this picture – dark, silent, alone … Read more