When You Are Grieving
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It’s Never Too Late to Get Back Up Again
Life can be full of ups and downs, but we cannot remember how important it is to get back up again. When Chris and I were first dating, I started attending church with him. In those early years of our relationship, we attended a Sunday school class taught by Webb Hall. Some teachers stand out more than others, and Mr. Webb is one of those teachers. He was very knowledgeable about the Bible and could explain things in simple terms. Mr. Webb submitted this week’s verse from Joshua 7:10: “The LORD said to Joshua, ‘Get up! Why have you fallen on your face?’ ” There are so many times when…
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Painting With a Purpose
Tonight I stepped out of my comfort zone in several ways. I put my big girls pants on and drove 1 hour by myself to attend a paint party with a group of strangers. The “Paint With a Purpose” event was designed for moms who have lost a baby. This great event was put on by an organization called Heaven’s Cradle which is a ministry based in Jackson, TN to support families who have lost a baby or child. We started with a blank canvas, selected our paint colors, and got to work using our hands to apply the paint to the canvas. We put our fingers in the paint…
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It’s Ok to Ask for Help
When I lost my sister, I was only 22. That is barely an adult in many measures of the term. I had just graduated from college and had been working less than 1 month as a real, full-time employee. This was the first major loss I had experienced. Chris and I had been dating about 2 years, and I can’t even explain how wonderful he was to be by my side. I was overcome with emotions. There were many days when I cried, cried, and cried some more. Becky and I were very close. We were alike in may ways. She was big sister, my protector, and friend. She was…
