Darkness cannot be dissected
Rev Thomas Pierce -
Darkness cannot be dissected.
But where there is some light, or rather evidence of light (as opposed to sources of light), one can at least describe the shadows that are cast.
First Shadow:
Grief has a cumulative impact, or rather an erosive effect. The last two funerals I conducted were of children, both of whom [...]
Seasons Greetings
By Randah R. Hamadeh -
As the year comes to an end
And everyone has greetings to send
And reserves a place for the New Year to spend
I put a smile on my face and pretend
That I am okay as no one can fully comprehend
My heartache, neither a relative nor friend
Forgive me loved ones, I do not mean [...]
This is my story
This is my story about losing my husband to lung cancer. He passed away in January on the thirteen day in 2008 and he went in the hospital on new year eve in 2007. And the first week in the hospital he was in a regular hospital room. Then on that Saturday they moved him [...]
My son age 30 passed away in his sleep
My son age 30 passed away in his sleep May 10th 2008.
He was a beautiful wonderful person that laughed loudly and enjoyed life. He was married in May 12th 2007 and his beaufiul son was born March 4th 2008
I feel as though I am on a roller coaster, up and down. I have learned that [...]
Will I Ever Feel Better? And If So, When?
By Frieda Ferrick
We all have experienced sadness and grief at one time or another in our lifetime. Working with people who have had a difficult loss, whether they have been in grief groups I have facilitated or seen privately, the questions asked are:
1. Will I ever feel better?
2. Will I ever get over the sadness?
3. [...]
Visit with God
By Lana Golembeski -
God visited me as I was sitting on the beach.
I could feel His gentle, loving touch and hear
His sweet and tender voice.
He held me tight and I felt so very safe.
His love filled my entire body and soul.
My toes to my fingers tingled with His great love.
He smiled at my silliness in [...]
People Say I Should “Be Over” My Grief By Now
I lost my sister on March 7, 2008. Many of the people I work with feel that I should be over the grief by now. It’s upsetting because I don’t think this is something I can be “over with” in a few weeks or months. This is something I will deal with for the rest [...]
January 1, 2009 – Getting through the New Year
January 1, 2009 – Getting through the New Year
1st guest: John E. Welshons, author of Awakening From Grief, has helped people deal with losses for more than twenty-five years. He studied with many educators, including Ram Dass, Stephen Levine, and Elizabeth Kubler-Ross.
2nd guest: Letter writing has always helped Mary Brant stay connected to the [...]
