grief Archives - Page 9 of 18

Do You Want God to Validate Your Feelings?

by Jennifer | Jul 17, 2015 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational

It’s been a year. The rhythm of words are falling at a slow drip these days, and the joy I want to feel seems to be a bit repressed by memories of trauma from last July 16th. That day brought suffering for us and pure joy for him. I know all this, and yet I...

How to Say, “It Is Well With My Soul” And Actually Mean It…

by Jennifer | Apr 22, 2015 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational

The man from the cemetery called my mother. He said, “Mrs. Liscotti, Your husband’s stone is set.” Meaning: the headstone is on his grave. The finality we’ve already been forced to accept has somehow managed to take us by surprise all over...

Jesus said There Would Be Days Like This… (And A Giveaway!)

by Jennifer | Apr 13, 2015 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational

Saturday morning, Paul and I walked the trails at a nearby park while watching our children ride bikes. I followed behind one while he stayed ahead of the other. As parents, we keep watch and protect. It’s our job. The sun was shining bright, but it was windy...

For When You’re Tired of “The Steps”

by Jennifer | Apr 2, 2015 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational

There are so many blog pieces that try to give us steps to overcome certain issues in life. 5 steps to do this, 10 steps to that, How to blah, blah, blah… I’m sure if I look back in my archives I have a few like that as well. However, if there is anything...

Today is His Birthday… (My Letter to Dominic)

by Jennifer | Mar 25, 2015 | Christian, Hope

Today is his birthday. It’s hard to believe that last year when we all had cake together and laughed over the blowing out of candles that it would be our last one. His last one. This isn’t easy. Saying goodbye never is. He wasn’t sick and there...