“This state of grief was something I now understood. It's something that walks with you every day. Would there be sunny days again? There were many moments when i struggled to go on. But like Terri Irwin, I did see the light again. And you will too.”
― Grace for Grief: A Mother's Journey of Love and Loss
― Grace for Grief: A Mother's Journey of Love and Loss
“Holidays can be the most dreadful times, especially during the first few years after losing a loved one. Intense anxiety can build up as those sentimental seasons draw near and a chair sits empty.”
― Grace for Grief: A Mother's Journey of Love and Loss
― Grace for Grief: A Mother's Journey of Love and Loss
“As long as it takes, I will lovingly labor to put together the timeless souvenirs of our life together. I cling to the phot books, for they hold my forever memories. If you don’t think photos are important, wait until they are all you have left.”
― Grace for Grief: A Mother's Journey of Love and Loss
― Grace for Grief: A Mother's Journey of Love and Loss
“If you're feeling alone in your despair and grief, I want you to know you are not alone. You have an entire community of bereaved parents who understand your journey and are walking with you step-by-step. And you have God. He promises never to leave us, especially in our darkest hours.”
― Grace for Grief: A Mother's Journey of Love and Loss
― Grace for Grief: A Mother's Journey of Love and Loss
“The loneliest time after a tragedy is the week or month when everyone goes home, and you new normal begins. The silence feels deafening when the crowds disappear, and you are left with a gaping hole in your heart.”
― Grace for Grief: A Mother's Journey of Love and Loss
― Grace for Grief: A Mother's Journey of Love and Loss
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