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Finding Your Way After Losing a Loved One
The gospel of Jesus Christ’s teaching that life continues beyond the grave and that our spirits exist eternally offers immeasurable hope in the face of death.
Despite this reassurance, the temporary separation from those we love can be one of the greatest trials of our mortal existence, leaving a shadow of grief over those left behind. Finding Your Way after Losing a Loved One provides guidance through the early days of loss and beyond, including helpful counsel and encouragement, powerful scriptures, and inspirational quotes and stories.
With topics ranging from navigating the grieving process to the power of prayer to learning what happens after we leave mortality, each chapter presents practical ideas on how to cope with loss and comfort those who mourn. The most vital message, however, is the fundamental truth that your heart can be healed as you draw upon the divine power of Jesus Christ’s infinite Atonement. Amid the anguish of loss, God will walk beside you, imparting peace and guidance to help you manage your heartache and lighten your burden.
Despite this reassurance, the temporary separation from those we love can be one of the greatest trials of our mortal existence, leaving a shadow of grief over those left behind. Finding Your Way after Losing a Loved One provides guidance through the early days of loss and beyond, including helpful counsel and encouragement, powerful scriptures, and inspirational quotes and stories.
With topics ranging from navigating the grieving process to the power of prayer to learning what happens after we leave mortality, each chapter presents practical ideas on how to cope with loss and comfort those who mourn. The most vital message, however, is the fundamental truth that your heart can be healed as you draw upon the divine power of Jesus Christ’s infinite Atonement. Amid the anguish of loss, God will walk beside you, imparting peace and guidance to help you manage your heartache and lighten your burden.
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 3, 2022
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About the author
Marlene Bateman
10 books55 followersBackground
I grew up in Sandy, Utah, where my parents had a mini-farm on an acre and a half. My father raised a lot of things, but the two main ones were gladiolus and mink. Think flowers and fur coats. My mother, a creative person, was a florist. I was blessed to be raised as a Christian and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon). I’m thankful to know God lives and loves me and I’m grateful for Jesus Christ, my Savior.
Loves and Interests
I love my children and am so proud of them. They are all so amazing and wonderful, as are their terrific spouses. And although I know others brag about their grandchildren, I have to smile indulgently, because my grandchildren actually are the cutest, smartest, sweetest, and most talented kids in the world!
I have a lot of interests. For one thing, I’ve always loved animals. Right now, I only have four cats, and three dogs—a dachshund, a Westie, and a Welsh Corgi.
For fun, I like to read. A few of my favorite authors are; Maeve Binchy, Elizabeth Berg, Agatha Christie, Andriana Trigiani, and Anne Siddons. I also enjoy watching animated movies like Despicable Me, Over the Hedge, How to Train Your Dragon, Ice Age, Frozen, etc. I’m a kid at heart, I guess.
I also love to go camping, although I no longer enjoy roughing it. Must. Have. Popcorn. Which means we need to take along a popcorn popper. During the summer, my husband and I take our RV to the mountains, to explore new places, and we often travel to research new settings for my books.
I also like to garden. I love flowers and often go a little nuts planting in the spring and adding a few more tulip, hyacinth, and daffodil bulbs each fall. I’m having fun raising iris—right now I have more than 70 varieties and each year I add a few new colors.
On Writing
I’ve always wanted to be a writer. I started writing stories in elementary school and after receiving parental acclaim for one of my masterpieces, “The Old Blue Car,” felt encouraged enough to continue.
In college, I met and married Kelly R. Sullivan and my writing career was put on the back burner when we had children.
As my children got older, I began carving out some time to write and began writing short articles and stories for magazines. Then I started an LDS, non-fiction book.
When my husband and I found we needed a second income, we remodeled our garage and opened a floral shop. I enjoyed the work but regretted that it left me very little time to write. However, as the years passed, I managed to finish my first book, Latter-day Saint Heroes and Heroines.
After being a florist for ten years, I had a health scare and while waiting to learn the results of the tests, I took stock of my life. I asked myself, “If I had the chance to live my life over, would I do anything differently? Other than wishing I had been a better mother and person, I could only come up with one thing—I wished I had been able to spend more time writing. So, with my dear husband’s support, we sold the floral business and I began writing full time.
My next three books were about angelic experiences in early LDS church history; And There Were Angels Among Them, Visits From Beyond the Veil, and By the Ministering of Angels. Then I wrote Brigham’s Boys.
Around this time, I went back to college. It had always been another dream of mine to graduate. So I returned to college and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Utah.
While in college, I began working on my first novel. One thing I decided when writing fiction was that all of my novels would be “clean”—without profanity and free from inappropriate sexual scenes. Being a novice, it took me three years to write Light on Fire Island and I was thrilled when became a best-seller.
Next I wrote the LDS, non-fiction book, Gaze into Heaven; Near-death Experiences in Early Church History.
I then bounced back to writing a second novel, a fun mystery
I grew up in Sandy, Utah, where my parents had a mini-farm on an acre and a half. My father raised a lot of things, but the two main ones were gladiolus and mink. Think flowers and fur coats. My mother, a creative person, was a florist. I was blessed to be raised as a Christian and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon). I’m thankful to know God lives and loves me and I’m grateful for Jesus Christ, my Savior.
Loves and Interests
I love my children and am so proud of them. They are all so amazing and wonderful, as are their terrific spouses. And although I know others brag about their grandchildren, I have to smile indulgently, because my grandchildren actually are the cutest, smartest, sweetest, and most talented kids in the world!
I have a lot of interests. For one thing, I’ve always loved animals. Right now, I only have four cats, and three dogs—a dachshund, a Westie, and a Welsh Corgi.
For fun, I like to read. A few of my favorite authors are; Maeve Binchy, Elizabeth Berg, Agatha Christie, Andriana Trigiani, and Anne Siddons. I also enjoy watching animated movies like Despicable Me, Over the Hedge, How to Train Your Dragon, Ice Age, Frozen, etc. I’m a kid at heart, I guess.
I also love to go camping, although I no longer enjoy roughing it. Must. Have. Popcorn. Which means we need to take along a popcorn popper. During the summer, my husband and I take our RV to the mountains, to explore new places, and we often travel to research new settings for my books.
I also like to garden. I love flowers and often go a little nuts planting in the spring and adding a few more tulip, hyacinth, and daffodil bulbs each fall. I’m having fun raising iris—right now I have more than 70 varieties and each year I add a few new colors.
On Writing
I’ve always wanted to be a writer. I started writing stories in elementary school and after receiving parental acclaim for one of my masterpieces, “The Old Blue Car,” felt encouraged enough to continue.
In college, I met and married Kelly R. Sullivan and my writing career was put on the back burner when we had children.
As my children got older, I began carving out some time to write and began writing short articles and stories for magazines. Then I started an LDS, non-fiction book.
When my husband and I found we needed a second income, we remodeled our garage and opened a floral shop. I enjoyed the work but regretted that it left me very little time to write. However, as the years passed, I managed to finish my first book, Latter-day Saint Heroes and Heroines.
After being a florist for ten years, I had a health scare and while waiting to learn the results of the tests, I took stock of my life. I asked myself, “If I had the chance to live my life over, would I do anything differently? Other than wishing I had been a better mother and person, I could only come up with one thing—I wished I had been able to spend more time writing. So, with my dear husband’s support, we sold the floral business and I began writing full time.
My next three books were about angelic experiences in early LDS church history; And There Were Angels Among Them, Visits From Beyond the Veil, and By the Ministering of Angels. Then I wrote Brigham’s Boys.
Around this time, I went back to college. It had always been another dream of mine to graduate. So I returned to college and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Utah.
While in college, I began working on my first novel. One thing I decided when writing fiction was that all of my novels would be “clean”—without profanity and free from inappropriate sexual scenes. Being a novice, it took me three years to write Light on Fire Island and I was thrilled when became a best-seller.
Next I wrote the LDS, non-fiction book, Gaze into Heaven; Near-death Experiences in Early Church History.
I then bounced back to writing a second novel, a fun mystery
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February 21, 2022
I found this book very helpful in understanding grief and the steps that we all go through. It is a great resource for practical ideas of how to work through the stages of grief in a healthy productive manner, all with the reminder of the divine power of Jesus Christ’s infinite atonement. It is also very insightful into the many different ways that people may process the loss of a loved one. The quotes and stories have been useful in offering sympathy and support to others.
March 6, 2022
This book provides spiritual, emotional, and intellectual support for anyone who has lost someone. I received this book soon after the passing of my grandmother and it really is comforting. It contains thoughtful and well-researched information to guide you through the process of grieving. I found the personal experience sections helpful since they provide an opportunity to relate to others who have experienced loss.
February 12, 2022
Losing a loved one can be one of the most challenging experiences of this mortal life. This books offers peace, comfort, and practical help for making it through these difficult times. Whether we've lost someone young or old, this book helps us realize we're not alone in our grief and gives hope for the future.
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