Monthly Archives: October 2015
Please indulge me by taking a little survey: when you lost your loved one and were at the beginning stages of grief, how many of you had a well-meaning person say any of the following things to you? 1) Time heals all wounds; 2) I know exactly how you feel; 3) Your life will go on; 4) At least they’re in a better place.
I can raise my hand because all four of these phrases were said to me when…..
If memory serves me correctly, I think it was a national telephone company that first advertised the “Friends and Family” plan. There are companies today that offer the same sort of deal. The idea is that the more friends and family you have in your network, the more benefits you will receive.
The same is true when you are dealing with life’s struggles, especially when you lose someone close to you. The more true friends and family you have in…..
Think back to your childhood. Did you ever have a bad dream? How about a skinned knee? Anybody ever pick on you or bully you? When the tragedies of childhood came into your life, what did you do? If you were like me, you ran with tear-stained cheeks to your parents, or grandparents, or some other adult you trusted. And most likely, because they loved you, they asked you what was wrong, took you in their arms, kissed the boo-boo,…..
Inspiration can come in many forms: a beautiful sunrise on a calm summer day, a majestic mountain range, a garden filled with colorful, fragrant flowers, or an encouraging word from a family member or close friend. But inspiration that comes from grief and sadness? Who knew that death could be an inspiration? God knew.
