Healing From Grief…

Healing from grief is not the process of forgetting. It is the process of remembering with less pain and more joy.

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Father’s Day Grief

“Just because I am not crying does not mean that there are not tears in my heart!”

Remembering those who have lost their dads and all the special men in their lives.

And to all Fathers who have lost a child…

We remember and pray for peace and comfort for you today.

Be patient with yourself…

Allow yourself time to grieve your loss…

You begin to start feeling like your’re doing OK and then a new wave of emotions hits you out of nowhere

Don’t beat yourself up because of how you are feeling or because you think that you should be over your grief by now.

Just grieve…

Your grief and the relationship that you lost is unique to you…

Miss them… Love them…Honor them… Remember them…

Many will celebrate today but let’s take time to reach out to those who are hurting…

Blessing and Peace on this Father’s Day

Worn

Sometimes you just feel Worn Out!

Grief can be tiring, draining and exhausting at times.

You feel like you have to hold it all together when all you want to do is fall apart.

You feel like you are in a fog… walking around like a zombie.

Take some time to rest, to be still, to be quiet, to be patient with yourself and to just be…

Remember even though you may feel WORN out right now… there is Hope… Hope for healing…Hope for the future…

Worn

By Tenth Avenue North

I’m tired
I’m worn
My heart is heavy
From the work it takes to keep on breathing

I’ve made mistakes
I’ve let my hope fail
My soul feels crushed
By the weight of this world
And I know that you can give me rest
So I cry out with all that I have left

Let me see redemption win
Let me know the struggle ends
That you can mend a heart that’s frail and torn

I want to know a song can rise
From the ashes of a broken life
And all that’s dead inside can be reborn
Cause I’m worn

I know I need
To lift my eyes up
But I’m too weak
Life just won’t let up
And I know that You can give me rest
So I cry out with all that I have left

Let me see redemption win
Let me know the struggle ends
That you can mend a heart that’s frail and torn

I want to know a song can rise
From the ashes of a broken life
And all that’s dead inside can be reborn
Cause I’m worn

And my prayers are wearing thin
I’m worn even before the day begins
I’m worn I’ve lost my will to fight
I’m worn so heaven come and flood my eyes

Let me see redemption win
Let me know the struggle ends
That you can mend a heart that’s frail and torn

I want to know a song can rise
From the ashes of a broken life
And all that’s dead inside can be reborn
Yes all that’s dead inside will be reborn
Though I’m worn
Yeah I’m worn

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28

Sacredness In Tears

There is sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power.

They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues.

They are messengers of overwhelming grief…and unspeakable love.”

Washington Irving

Grieving on Mother’s Day

Celebrating Moms…

I know that Mother’s day is a day of celebration for so many, but for others and many of my friends this is a very painful and difficult day, remembering the pain of their loss.

For those who have lost a mom, child, aunt, sister, a grandmother, a “just like a mom,” a friend, a wife, and those struggling with infertility…

I pray for peace in your heart and comfort for your soul

Allow your tears to flow, when they come

Many people dread Mother’s Day, because it’s just hard to face the raw emotional pain of your loss and want the day to come and go as quickly as possible.

For others it may be a time of being still and reflection, remembering, missing and honoring your loved one.

And for some you’re kind of in the middle beyond the raw excruciating pain but not quite able to reflect and remember with joy.

Everyone is at a different stage in their grieving process, so don’t compare yourself to others; just feel how you feel

Grief takes time… It’s a process

Joy will come again one day…

Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

Nehemiah 8:10 (NKJV)

Never lose Hope!

Embrace with gratitude the love and beauty surrounding you today

Hold on tightly to God and allow Him to give you comfort in your despair and longing and receive the peace that only He can give.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

John 14:27(NIV)

Take a moment to quietly reflect and remember

Be kind to yourself

Remember that God is with you always and He will never leave you.

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 34:18 (NIV)

Blessed are those who mourn, for they WILL be comforted.

Matthew 5:4 (NIV)

Sending everyone a big (((HUG)))

Happy and Blessed Mother’s Day!