“I understand.” This is what not to say to grievers. Yet, these words quickly left my lips every time someone told me that someone died in their family. Every time someone lost someone in their family or a friend, I used to be so quick to say, “I understand”. HavingRead More →
Have you ever said, “I hate the holidays?” If you’ve suffered any type of loss, you probably have and you are not alone. Hate is such a strong word, I know. Grief and the holidays can be awefully hard. As grievers, I don’t know if we truly “hate” the holidaysRead More →
In every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 AMP We read this verse with a side eye; lips pierced saying…surely this verse isn’t meant to be taken literally. Because ourRead More →
It was an epic book launch party to mark such an epic event. My first trade book Can You Just Sit With Me? Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life was released with InterVarsity Press on September 26, 2023. And I knew this moment deserved an Epic Book Launch PartyRead More →
Grief can be triggered by many things. For me, hurricane season is super triggering. The day before my dad’s funeral, a hurricane was brewing in the Atlantic, so there was lots of rain and storms happening in the area. On the day of the funeral, the storm crept more andRead More →
We truly don’t know what we believe until it is tested…I had this thought the other day. After receiving some not so great news, I reflected back on the many times when I’ve sat in this very moment. The moment when we must decide what truth are we going toRead More →
“I want my daddy.”With tears falling on my cheeks, I uttered these words. “I want my daddy.”As a grown 40-something, these words ever so gently escaped my lips. It was the first time in almost 6 years after my dad’s death that I felt such an urgent need for himRead More →
Mother’s Day can be such a challenging time for those navigating challenging yet grief-worthy trials of Motherhood, the loss of a Mother, and those who have experienced child/infant loss, miscarriage, or loss of any type. This is a collection of beautiful resources that will help to bring hope and healingRead More →
For the grieving Christian, Jesus’ death affirms our grief. Jesus told his disciples and followers on multiple occasions that he would die. He didn’t allude to it, he told them flat-out what would happen. Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands ofRead More →
Join me as I sit with my friend Sydnei from Mom in the Moment. She is the author of the new children’s book The Heaven Phone, a resource to navigate grief with kids. Because navigating loss and grief as adults can be challenging but what happens when you add childrenRead More →