The Crystal Angel

Imagine you are a Crystal Angel and a rock has been thrown at you.

You have been shattered and believe you are beyond repair.

Now imagine that "Time" is an artist who intends to repair you.

Piece by piece your shards are glued back together.

It is extremely laborious and time consuming.

For You, the God of Grace

When we are beleaguered we must search. We must fight back. But we fight back through the gentleness of grace. There is no aggression in this fight. The search is full of faith to know that we have to keep searching. When we keep searching and knocking on God's door, he will soon open that door and provide the way. Don't give up.

“You’re a Strong Person” Comment about Grief: Some Personal Thoughts

In 2007 four family members – my daughter, father-in-law, brother and only sibling, and my former son-in-law -- all died. My daughter and her former husband died in separate car crashes. Their deaths made my twin grandchildren orphans and my husband and me their guardians. Time and again, friends told me “You’re a strong person,” a comment I came to dread.

Coping with Pet Loss, February 9 - February 15, 2014

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

We Euthanize Dying Animals, Don’t We? http://j.mp/1glrFE8 « SevenPonds Blog

What to Do When You Learn Your Pet Has Cancer, http://j.mp/1fkpHjh « Veterinary Wisdom Professionals