Grief Day

A story of addiction, marriage, and more than anything, love. We fell into each other from the start, although it would take a dozen years before we actually connected at the deepest level. I haven't written the middle part yet, our years together as he struggled with depression and alcoholism. Those are hard years to write about because I suppose I just want to remember the main thing - he was the love of my life.And one day, his sister calls me, "Alex is dying."You can know, really know, that this is coming, but somehow hearing the words knock the soul out of you anyway. "Where is he?" I ...

Vanessa's husband, Paul, dies suddenly and tragically on their regular Sunday morning swim. How will she cope with her dilapidated house, her teenage children, the patients who depend on her? Will therapy help? Why do mysterious white feathers start appearing in unexpected places? Beautifully written and honestly relayed, Vanessa uses her professional skills to explore the many questions posed by unanticipated death and to try to find a way forwards.

Wilderness Meditations is a 40-day devotional guide designed for the season of Lent, inviting readers on a journey toward deeper intimacy with Jesus in preparation for Easter. While originally created for Lent, the devotions are equally suited for times of fasting, spiritual retreats, small group studies, or personal spiritual growth throughout the year. Each day’s devotion centers on a specific aspect of Christ’s character, offering a theme for meditation, Scripture passages for reflection, and thoughtful guidance to help you engage in meaningful prayer. Designed to be completed in ...

Eighteen-year-old Del is in a healthier place than she was a year and a half ago: She’s sober, getting treatment for her depression and anxiety, and volunteering at a suicide-prevention hotline. Her own suicide attempt is in the past, and living in San Francisco with her beloved aunt has helped her see a future for herself. But when Aunt Fran is diagnosed with terminal cancer, Del’s equilibrium is shattered. She’s dedicated herself to saving every life she can, but she can’t save Fran.

In Courageously Expecting, author Jenny Albers meets you in this difficult season as someone who has also experienced the worst and cautiously hoped for the best. She invites you on a thirty-day journey through the complicated and often contradictory emotions that accompany pregnancy after a loss.

20 Days Changed Everything gives an in-depth account of a love story that dissolves the veil of dimensions from the death of the physical body to the miraculous afterlife connection shared by two souls; Becki here on the planet and Jack in the afterlife. They take us on an intimate, heartfelt journey through Jack’s 20-day conscious death process and into Becki’s nine-month discovery of life afterlife communication with him.

Life is full of difficult seasons of loss, grief, and hardship. To overcome the struggles and pain, we must find reassurance, guidance, and wisdom from God. Healing Water for the Soul is a yearlong compilation of life-changing devotionals from L. B. Cowman's classics Streams in the Desert and Springs in the Valley. Each day you will find encouragement from God's Word that speaks to God's purpose, plan, and promise to you.

Divorce, death, job loss, financial ruin, a wayward child, an unfaithful spouse, drug abuse, prison time, betrayal, illness—suffering is intense, personal and profoundly life-changing, making us better and stronger or driving us to despair and hopelessness. The shock of radical losses can leave us in a spiral of hurt and pain. If this sounds like you, Disaster to Deliverance: 90 Days of Hope & Healing is for you. Disaster to Deliverance combines biblical wisdom and practical, down-to-earth advice to help you through this intensely difficult time. Dale J. Brown, PhD, a husband and pastor, ...

You don't have to be dying to have questions about death, the afterlife, legacy planning, and more. Life and legacy coach Elizabeth Turnage presents bite-size biblical answers on theological and practical issues, accompanied by beautiful hymns, prayers, reflection questions, and additional resources. Rediscover hope as you meditate on the glory that lies ahead.

On a family summer holiday in Cornwall in 1978, Richard and his younger brother Nicholas are jumping in the waves. Suddenly, Nicholas is out of his depth. One moment he's there, the next he's gone. Richard and his other brothers don't attend the funeral, and the family returns immediately to the same cottage—to complete the holiday in the best British tradition. The Day That Went Missing is a transcendent story of guilt and forgiveness, of reckoning with unspeakable loss. But, above all, it is a brother's most tender act of remembrance, and a man's brave act of survival....

Nobody is exempt from heartaches and hardships. Grief, discouragement, fear, and anxiety are common in our society, even among Bible believers. In times of turmoil, it is important to turn to God, not against Him. The Scriptures shed light on why troubles come and how to handle them. If storm clouds overshadow you, God has promised brighter days ahead.

When grief overwhelms us, the "valley of the shadow" appears to be an endless and very dark place. Whatever loss you suffer, this book has been produced to help you understand and process your grief. This keepsake contains 25 simple tips to help you, or someone you know, get through the bad days in the grief stages and beyond. Take time out to relax and reflect about your loved one in a positive and healthy way.

A book about loss... a book about grief... a book about a father's final words helping to guide his son's future... When author Joe Weber learns he has precious few months to live, he keeps his illness a secret from his family and sets about completing the most important writings of his life... Tyler Weber's father dies during his freshman year of high school, leaving a giant void in his life. On the day of his dad's funeral, he somehow receives a letter from him. Tyler doesn't know who delivered it or how it got to his house, but his dad's words help him through the toughest day of his ...

Grief need not be a journey that you walk alone. For 30 days, you can read God's words in the Bible, pray and find comfort and healing. Let these daily reflections bring you encouragement, strength and hope. Each day begins with a Bible verse, followed by a brief reflection as well as practical courses of action that you can follow. There are also additional resources and links to assist your needs. Always remember that Jesus has already conquered the victory for us. He is with you and watches over you even as you sleep. You are not alone. “He sent from on high, and took me: and received ...

Do you find it difficult to open up the conversation or topics around grief? Do you find you are trying to escape your pain instead of learning to embracing it? Do you want to discover thought provoking questions that can lead to having deeper, and more meaningful conversations around grief and loss? Don't know how or where to begin moving forward on your healing journey? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you’re not alone. Knowing where to start or the right questions to ask can be a challenge when life becomes overwhelming.

There’s nothing as devastatingly painful as the loss of a loved one. And getting through this pain will be one of the toughest things any of us will go through in our lives. Grief is a universal experience that everyone will endure at one point in their lives, yet it’s also a uniquely individual journey for every one of us.

After a life of pain and loss, Lois Michaloski determines to embark on a journey of self-discovery, purposing to meet the parts of herself that are hidden within. In pursuit of inner healing, she is willing to bravely face all the pain they hold. But as Lois continues with them, and as they join with the Lord Jesus Christ on the journey, together they find the journey transformed by joy.

ON SABBATHS HOW beautiful is this Sabbath day! Spirits of rest brood in the heavens and walk about the earth. Something is missing from my shoulders; it is the burden of yesterday. My mind, yesterday so oppressed with cares, forgets even what load has been lifted. I have not planned for this peace. God, far back in the creation, and through all the wise ordering of the ages, has been preparing it for me. God has thrust it upon me, though yesterday I should have rejected it to continue my tasks. Ah! why has he not forced upon me a continual Sabbath? Indeed, may I not have it? These bird-...

Este libro, escrito por una de las mejores especialistas en Cuidados paliativos del mundo, Ana Claudia Quintana Arantes, es una guía única que ha ayudado a miles de personas a transitar el miedo, la angustia en torno a la muerte y a dotar tanto de sentido como de amor hasta el último de sus días.

Have you had moments of sadness or grief after a loss? A loss can be anything taken from you, involuntarily or even voluntarily. This book is for you, a friend or loved one as a gift if there is unresolved pain.