Posted in Grief Resources, tagged God's leading, God's voice, Grieving, hope, loss of loved one, loss of spouse, widowhood, widows on February 29, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Visit my Facebook Page for words of hope and inspiration during grief…
This is just a chapter…not the whole story
Enjoy the sunsets, enjoy the coffee and the solitude. Breathe, rest and be kind to yourself. This is just a chapter….it’s a season….it will leave a footprint on your journey. Enjoy the scenery along the way. Pray for direction and God will lead you and direct you. You will find hope and joy again!
Posted in Answer to Prayers, tagged depression, faith, Feeling lost, Grieving, hope, widowhood, widows on January 31, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Sometimes in widowhood, when we’re grieving for our loved one, we find ourselves in a very low and dark place. Some how, we can’t find the right words to express to others what we are feeling. We’re lost in a world with no way out.
In these difficult times, we need to look up and ask God to rescue us…. He’s been there, and always will be… He’s just waiting for us to ask…..
Lauren Daigle expresses it well in her YouTube“Rescue” by Lauren Daigle
Posted in Answer to Prayers, tagged faith, God's love, Grieving, heaven, hope, love, peace, prayer on August 31, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Sometimes we just need a subtle reminder that God is still with us. There are times and circumstances that are beyond our control. So this is just a reminder, that whatever you are going through….YOU ARE LOVED and this is God’s reminder.
This picture shared from my friend Ferree Hardy’s website….Widow’s Christian Place.
Posted in Answer to Prayers, tagged Christmas Ideas, faith, healing, hope, miracles, peace, prayer on November 17, 2018| Leave a Comment »
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My story “A Serious Back Injury” is included in this book of testimonies. (Page 122-124) These stories can strengthen your faith and inspire you to trust God during times of sickness or injury.
For the entire month of November, the ebook version of I Believe in Healing: Real Stories from the Bible, History and Today is on sale for 99¢ at most major online vendors. This book from Cec and Twila is a one-of-a-kind collection of stories that demonstrate God’s healing power.
This may be a Christmas Gift idea for someone who is struggling with sickness or injury.
Posted in Grief Resources, tagged bereavement cruise, death of spouse, faith journey, healing, hope, widowhood, widows on May 31, 2018| Leave a Comment »
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One way I coped through grief in my widowhood was traveling. When I see opportunities like this, I want to share this information with other widows/widowers or if you know someone who is….2019 BEREAVEMENT CRUISE through Journeys of Hope, Healing and Health.
Some info from the flyer they have sent out….
Bereavement Cruise III
The Bereavement Cruise is set to sail March 3-10, 2019
Give yourself or someone you love A Gift of Understanding…
You are invited to join us on a Journey of Hope Healing & Health, LLC Bereavement Cruise III
Experiencing profound loss on any level presents a painful challenge, and many people are unprepared for the grieving process that follows. But a new “healing” concept, Seminars at Sea Program, led by Linda Findlay & Glen Lord hopes to give those who are suffering from grief the tools they need to better understand their pain and cope with their loss. The cruise offers a healing opportunity for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one, no matter how much time has passed.
The bereavement cruise will provide an opportunity for our guests to better understand their grief journey, receive compassionate support and enhance their coping skills. Our workshops and activities will take place on the days that we are out to sea. There will be plenty of time to relax, spend time with others and share meals with new friends and much more. Participants will also have time to explore off ship excursions. You choose how you spend your time with us.
The Bereavement Cruise is a powerful transformational journey at sea honoring and celebrating the lives of our lost loved ones. It is an opportunity to experience an inspiring continuation of healing that will be shared in a nurturing community of people who are or have been where you are in your grief journey-no matter how much time has passed.
For more information, please contact: Linda Findlay 315-725-6132
Visit: www.j3hhh.com
You can register for the cruise on the event website.
Posted in Shared Stories, tagged Future, Goals, Grieving, hope, New Year's Resolutions, Reflection, widow on January 18, 2018| Leave a Comment »
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My church put together five simple concepts they felt were important about making New Year’s Resolutions. So they wanted to remind us of those:
1) Keep it Simple
2) Include others
3) Celebrate Accomplishments
4) Encourage Often
5) Focus on the Big Picture
Additionally, they sent an exercise that would be a great way to finish out 2017 and begin 2018: I filled it out and it was a great reflection from the year past and the year to come!
2017:
2 FAVORITE MEMORIES
3 THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR
1 HARD LESSON I LEARNED
1 THING I DID THIS YEAR I’M PROUD OF
2018:
3 PLACES I WANT TO GO
2 WAYS I CAN HELP OTHERS
1 THING I WANT TO GET BETTER AT
2 THINGS I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO
3 NEW THINGS I WANT TO TRY
This is my list so now it’s your turn!
Posted in Shared Stories, tagged faith, grief, Grieving, hope, hurricanes on October 3, 2017| Leave a Comment »
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Grief is not only about losing a loved one, but also about losing our life as we know it.
Since many people will be affected from the Hurricanes this season, I wanted to share a post from Ferree, my widow friend, that was related to “Harvey”.
Widow’s Christian Place shares a face post from a Katrina survivor to share her testimony and advice on how we still need a great God!
Posted in Grief Resources, tagged death, faith, grief, hope, purpose, widowhood, widows on May 31, 2017| Leave a Comment »
This is a Grief Ministry Resource for churches to support individuals through their grief journeys. The Journey in Grief Care course will give the leader confidence and skill to work with those who have just lost their loved one. Designed for the leader to teach in a group setting, or for the individual to take the course at home.
All our materials are written for the churches to help support their ministry to those who have lost loved ones. It is written to comfort people who have lost their loved one, increase their knowledge of what God says about death and the hereafter, and eventually equip them to be an active partner in the church’s care team.
Hope Beyond Today is a six week program consisting of one hour sessions. Each session begins with a 30 minute DVD, which is followed by discussion time for the group to share their own thoughts, words of encouragement and comfort. It is the purpose of Hope Beyond Today to provide hurting people with practical ways to deal with their pain as a result of a life changing loss.
I wanted to share this resource I found through my friend, Ferree, who has a very informative website for widows:
http://www.widowschristianplace.com/
Posted in Grief Resources, tagged childrens' grief resources, death, grief, grief camps, healing, hope, loss, prayer, suicide, widowed parents on April 15, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Grief Resources, tagged death, fatherless children, grief, grief resources, grief support groups, Grieving, healing, hope, loss of loved one, widow, widowed parents, widowhood on September 17, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Do you know a child who is grieving due to a recent loss? We still have openings for our Kid’s Camp sponsored by Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation! Our camp is overseen by credentialed and licensed Clinical and Master’s level Social Worker and Psychology staff. Our camp staff and volunteers are highly trained and specialize in grief and loss. Kid’s Camp has designed fun, interactive activities for the children, age 6 to 12, to bond and share, play and gain tools to help them with their grief.
For some reason I couldn’t get the link to copy…so please go to the following website for more information. Sorry!
https://crhcf.org/Crossroads-Kids/
It is estimated by the Children’s Grief Association that each year 4.8 million children in the U.S. experience the death of one or both parents.
This overwhelming number does not include children who will lose a grandparent, sibling, or other significant person in their lives.
Sadly, children’s emotional needs are often overlooked as they try and navigate their world after loss. They find that their friends cannot relate and often the significant adults in their lives are consumed by their own grief. This isolation can lead to withdrawal, anger, acting out, aggression, and other issues.
Crossroads Kids is a 3-day, 2-night camp held at various locations throughout the country and is designed for children between the ages of 6 and 12.
By incorporating therapeutic activities into a fun camping experience, Crossroads Kids allows children to connect with peers who are also experiencing grief. It is a time for attendees to share their experiences in a safe place while developing coping skills to take with them when they leave.
Two sessions are run by bereavement specialists sharing best bereavement practices with the parents/significant adults of the Crossroads Kids.
By involving their families, we are able to help the parents process their own feelings in addition to their children’s. This model encourages openness and honesty, ultimately promoting an effective healing process and strengthening the family unit.
In order to achieve our vision, we maintain a 1:2 ratio of staff to campers to ensure ample supervision and support.
All therapeutic groups are overseen by credentialed, master’s level social work and psychology staff.
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If you know a grieving child that could benefit from Crossroads Kids Camps in 2016 — or benefit from other available children’s grief programs — email us, or contact Meredith Lawler, LCSW, Director of Outreach Programs. 2016 camp dates and locations coming soon.
I was widowed at 34 years of age, with 2 young daughters, 6 and 7 years old. After raising my daughters, and pursuing a second career, I've recently remarried and wrote a book on my grief journey and beyond. My purpose for writing my memoir, "A Widow's Pursuit", is to encourage other young widows, that life goes on as we make new and joyful memories. We all have a different grief journey but we can help and encourage each other to persevere through grief and pursue new dreams!
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