My grief and loss journey started almost 15 years ago. A year after my losses I was just barely alive. I thought the only way to heal was to end my life. But it was the holidays and I vowed to wait until after to lessen the blow to my family. I was meeting on the phone with a client and she asked me how I was doing. And I lost it. She said: you know. People are well meaning and will tell you that time heals all wounds. It doesn’t. But time does make things softer. And that literally saved my life. Sometimes our grief journey is just literally about one breath at a time. Lean into your family and breathe. Much love
I haven’t yet been where you are. I think the things you share with us can be part of your healing, but also touch others. You have no idea and will never know how encouraging you may be to someone else right now. Prayers for you and your family. And that late night with your son was worth the lack of sleep and nap later. ❤
Ever since I found your page online more than a year ago, every morning I looked forward to your daily words of encouragement more than I did your recipes. You have been such an inspiration and encouragement to me for quite some time now. I couldn’t wait to get up each morning for those early morning words from you. My heart ached for you when I read about you losing your husband. I have been praying for you every day since then. I can’t imagine what you’re going through. I wish you were my friend, and I could just hug you and let you know that you are such an encouragement to so many, and your mission and passion for what you are doing is exactly what God wants you to do. It doesn’t matter if you are in your pajamas and don’t have your hair done. We’ve all been there as moms. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. I know things are so hard for you right now, but thank you for continuing to be real and encouraging those who need it most.
Take care of you… may God help you through this mountain of grief you are going through. Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Psalms 62:5 NIV May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NIV
Grief is also physical. I did not know this until ....... it started when he was DX'd with terminal cancer. He fought for almost 7 years. He has been gone for 4 1/2 years. I still cry at times, but I do not wail anymore. When I have the pangs of grief it still hurts in my gut. That part has not changed. I now move through each day by taking care of needed chores but I do not have any plans to look forward to. I am okay with that right now. That part of the future does not bother me. It is the alone time, the isolation of being an older widow that is hard. My own health has question marks. That part is scary. There is no one to care for me. I am not sure how to do that.
When Bob died almost 9 yrs ago, the best advice I got was to write on a list (I suggest not your phone) everything you remember you need to do. Check off when it’s done and date it. Keep the list so you can look back and see if you’ve already done it. I got a zippered ring binder and paper protectors to put the needed articles in like a marriage license etc. to me it was invaluable! I’m sorry this journey has started for you. Give yourself grace and lots of it. If you feel foggy there is such a thing as widows fog. It a physical thing. Hugs and prayers for peace and strength!
My grief and loss journey started almost 15 years ago. A year after my losses I was just barely alive. I thought the only way to heal was to end my life. But it was the holidays and I vowed to wait until after to lessen the blow to my family. I was meeting on the phone with a client and she asked me how I was doing. And I lost it. She said: you know. People are well meaning and will tell you that time heals all wounds. It doesn’t. But time does make things softer. And that literally saved my life. Sometimes our grief journey is just literally about one breath at a time. Lean into your family and breathe. Much love
Your hair looks fine....you are so right about your body hurting and no tears...some days my heart literally hurts....hugs to you~
Take your time. Grief comes in waves and it's so odd and unexplainable. God bless you and your family during this time, and give yourself some grace.
I haven’t yet been where you are. I think the things you share with us can be part of your healing, but also touch others. You have no idea and will never know how encouraging you may be to someone else right now. Prayers for you and your family. And that late night with your son was worth the lack of sleep and nap later. ❤
Ever since I found your page online more than a year ago, every morning I looked forward to your daily words of encouragement more than I did your recipes. You have been such an inspiration and encouragement to me for quite some time now. I couldn’t wait to get up each morning for those early morning words from you. My heart ached for you when I read about you losing your husband. I have been praying for you every day since then. I can’t imagine what you’re going through. I wish you were my friend, and I could just hug you and let you know that you are such an encouragement to so many, and your mission and passion for what you are doing is exactly what God wants you to do. It doesn’t matter if you are in your pajamas and don’t have your hair done. We’ve all been there as moms. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. I know things are so hard for you right now, but thank you for continuing to be real and encouraging those who need it most.
My grief journey just began April 28, 2024. I feel the same pain you are describing. 😢🙏
Take care of you… may God help you through this mountain of grief you are going through.
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.
Psalms 62:5 NIV
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NIV
You are an incredibly strong lady.❤🙏✝️
Grief is also physical. I did not know this until ....... it started when he was DX'd with terminal cancer. He fought for almost 7 years. He has been gone for 4 1/2 years. I still cry at times, but I do not wail anymore. When I have the pangs of grief it still hurts in my gut. That part has not changed. I now move through each day by taking care of needed chores but I do not have any plans to look forward to. I am okay with that right now. That part of the future does not bother me. It is the alone time, the isolation of being an older widow that is hard. My own health has question marks. That part is scary. There is no one to care for me. I am not sure how to do that.
Ask God for the help 🙏 for the right people to check in on you. Let someone know from your church to check in with you.
Praying you’ll get things done🙏🏻
I’m almost 15 weeks in with losing my partner . I have terrible heart skips and exhaustion . I understand what you’re saying . 😢
It's not something I would wish on anyone. I have been mourning my wife for 3 months now. It doesn't get easier.
When Bob died almost 9 yrs ago, the best advice I got was to write on a list (I suggest not your phone) everything you remember you need to do. Check off when it’s done and date it. Keep the list so you can look back and see if you’ve already done it. I got a zippered ring binder and paper protectors to put the needed articles in like a marriage license etc. to me it was invaluable!
I’m sorry this journey has started for you. Give yourself grace and lots of it. If you feel foggy there is such a thing as widows fog. It a physical thing. Hugs and prayers for peace and strength!
Your beautiful ❤️
Have you considered grief counselling?
Praying for you 🙏🏽🙏🏽 what works for you 🙏🏽🙌🏽
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WAS HE VACCINATED?
Take your cult agenda elsewhere.
Here we go 😩
Not a cult. Its a real thing happening. @nangel270