We Do Not Know
What about those who die with no faith? You might say, “My husband never prayed. My grandpa never worshiped. My...
We Do Not Know
Death
How Are You REALLY?
How Are You REALLY?
Dee, who is dying from cancer, says in the novel Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter, “Individuals ask me, how ARE...
Barb’s Story
Barb’s Story
Grief is a normal and natural process by which a person makes a healthy adjustment to any significant loss in his or her life. Any significant loss (the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, a broken marriage, deterioration of health, a shattered dream) triggers the process. Most people experience some or all of the below emotional responses when they lose anything or anyone important in their lives. But first, read Barb’s story:
Wisdom For Death Of A Spouse
Wisdom For Death Of A Spouse
Additional Wisdom for the Caregiver - Death of a Spouse One of the most significant gestures of caring came from my...
How do I help my sister who’s son was killed 4 years ago?
How do I help my sister who’s son was killed 4 years ago?
Dear Karen:
My sister's son was involved in a gang and was killed 4 years ago. She has not moved forward in her life and is still so crushed by this tragedy. She nor he is/was a believer so it is hard for me to give her comfort. I just let her know I love her but as far as heaven there is no hope. What can I share with her to help her to move forward and try to maybe use this to help others.
Tough Forgiveness
Tough Forgiveness
Jeri Mulder says the following story is what forgiveness looks like: On May 20, 2012, 18 year-old Takunda Mavima...
What Do You Say in a Funeral Line?
What Do You Say in a Funeral Line?
You are in this long line, and you are wondering what to say when you finally reach the individuals who are grieving the death of a loved one. First, it is helpful to remember if you are in a line at a funeral home, you are already doing the most important gesture of caring. You may be uncomfortable, but you are there.
What do you say when a trauma involves children?
What do you say when a trauma involves children?
What do you say when a trauma involves children? We often have no idea what to say in the face of senseless...
