Download or read book Blessings for a Grieving Mother written by Joan Moss and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-13 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a mother's worst fear happens...These devotions will guide and encourage her and those who wish to help her. This book has grown from the premise that when God allows tragedy, he sends blessings to bring about his calling of perfection on our lives. Since the years when my two daughters died of cancer, I have found grief to be a time of gentle spiritual awakening-when eyes are opened to new realities and hearts find peace and answers. This book holds stories from friends and my own life which I pray will point you to Jesus in the Psalms. There you will discover the beautiful work he is weaving in your life and the hope to which you've been called.Joan Moss relies on Scripture to bring hope to mothers suffering the relentless grief of losing a child.... Her freeing and strengthening devotional covers the many facets of grief she has personally experienced-despair, anger, guilt, loneliness and more. Joan knows first hand that only God can heal us, and he is more than willing. Let her walk you into the loving and merciful words of Jesus with each chapter. She has written an essential, comprehensive and beautiful book. -Lara Stark, Author of Bridal Veil Fireweed, The Tale of the Woodswalker and Calla Lily DreamsGrief... is a difficult and often surprising experience. One surprise may be (its) wide variety of emotions. This devotional is a... guide to the comforting relevance of the Psalms as messages of reassurance that God is with us. -Carolyn Havlen, Facilitator at GriefShare, New MexicoAs a bereaved mother... this book would have been helpful as I went through so many emotions, especially in the first year. -Roberta Swanhart, Darren's momThis book invites itself to be given as a gift to women who need its message of hope.-Teena Marcus, Women's Book Study Leader, Hope Church, New MexicoI lost my 27-year-old daughter over thirty years ago. The Lord has healed a lot of my pain. Joan's book still touched me very deeply. As a Biblical counselor and senior pastor, I see this as a good resource which I highly recommend. -Rev. Patricia H. Bergsland, retired pastor and mother of Ann Scott, New York

Download or read book Flowers for a Grieving Mom written by Roxanne A Eilers and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-23 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a 100 day devotional written for women who have lost a child. Roxanne is a mom who also has lost a child and has chronicled her journey of grief. She started a group on Face Book called "Flowers For A Grieving Mom". Roxanne shares her story through thoughtful and inspired blogs. This book, Flowers For A Grieving Mom, is a compilation of many of these blogs. Each day starts with a special Scripture, then one of her heart-felt blogs and ends with a prayer. This book will encourage, comfort and bring hope to bereaved moms.

Download or read book Grieving with Mary written by Mary K. Doyle and published by ACTA Publications. This book was released on 2009 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More art, music and literature have been devoted to Mary than to any other woman in history, and millions of believers make hard pilgrimages to visit her shrines every day. But why do Catholics pray to Mary in times of sorrow or need? And how does she help them develop a closer relationship to Christ? In Grieving with Mary, author Mary K. Doyle finds comfort and healing in devotion to the Blessed Virgin. Doyle walks readers through the illustrious history of the many ways Catholics have of approaching Mary, and encourages readers to use one or more of the following to nurture their own personal relationship with the Mother of God: [[Hymns and prayers [[Devotional art [[Shrines [[Rosary beads [[Labyrinths [[Feasts and processions When Catholics pray to Mary (or any other saint), they ask for her intercession. In prose that is clear and precise, Doyle makes clear that adoration of Mary does not replace worshipping God, but rather draws believers closer to God. Ultimately, devo

Download or read book Release My Grip written by Kami Gilmour and published by Group Publishing (Company). This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saying goodbye to a child as they leave the nest and learn to fly ushers parents into an emotional time of grief, joy and nostalgia. Release My Grip, by popular blogger Kami Gilmour, offers inspiration and practical insight as she reveals the surprising truth she learned while knee-deep in this sacred season of parenthood. Often humorous and always honest and hope-filled, these stories have equipped and encouraged the hearts of millions on the popular SoulFeed blog. In this keepsake book, you'll discover how this time can be fertile ground for deepening your relationship with Jesus. You'll also gain the practical tools you need to help you pause, reflect, and capture the words on your heart during your own unique journey as a parent of a young adult fledgling--from high school graduation through the years that follow. With every chapter of Release My Grip, you'll find: - Compelling reflection questions that draw you into the peace of God's presence and promise, gently shifting your focus from the loss you feel to the richness and hope of a new season that's just beginning. - Relevant Scriptures to ponder--words that reveal God's heart, bringing relief and hope in the midst of wondering and worrying. - Practical challenges that help you adjust to the rhythm of life's "new normal" and maintain meaningful connection with your young adult child. - Journaling spaces that make it easy to capture your letting-go journey as it unfolds, making this book a treasured keepsake to reflect back upon.

Download or read book Grieving the Death of a Mother written by Harold Ivan Smith and published by Broadleaf Books . This book was released on 2024-07-16 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a grief counselor and educator, this book is for those who have loved and lost their mother. Losing a mother is a difficult transition in life. No matter the status of the relationship, grieving the loss is a process--one that sometimes begins before the physical loss has occurred. Drawing on his own experience of loss, as well as on the experiences of others, Harold Ivan Smith guides readers through their grief, from the process of dying through the acts of remembering and honoring a mother after her death. This book provides a way forward. By shifting the grief process from something to rush through, Smith encourages readers to embrace their grief as a natural response to loss and to give themselves time to work through the sadness, pain, memories, and reality of living without their mom. All of us will experience the loss of our mother at some point. A mother's last breath inevitably changes us. Through wise counsel, Smith speaks gently to people who have gone through this loss and helps those yet to face it. This edition includes a new foreword from the author.

Download or read book Poems and Prayers for Grieving Parents written by Julie Posey and published by . This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There often comes a time in the lives of parents when they suddenly become acquainted with loss or grief. During these trying times, mothers and fathers are likely to experience a variety of emotions caused by the most intense physical or emotional pain they have ever felt. This is a very normal reaction after experiencing a loss.This book is inspired by and composed of poetic writings, prayers and other works of comfort from authors of the past whose sorrows were softened with sympathy. There are also verses from the Holy Bible that speak words of consolation and hope to those who are in a state of mourning.Illustrated.

Download or read book The Blessing of Sorrow written by Ben Kamin and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-09 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An empathetic look at the grieving process providing a path to acceptance and peace for those who must continue their life journey after a loved one dies.

Download or read book Searching for Mom written by Sara Easterly and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sara Easterly spent a lifetime looking for the perfect mother. As an adoptee she had difficulties attaching to her mother and struggled with perfectionism, suicidal ideations, and fantasy mothers. When she became a mom, her search to find and become "the perfect mother" intensified ... until her mother's death launched a spiritual epiphany.

Download or read book Grieving Forward written by Susan Duke and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2009-06-27 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mother addresses the issues of grieving in a poignant and personal journey toward healing.

Download or read book The Catholic Hipster Handbook written by Tommy Tighe and published by Ave Maria Press. This book was released on 2017-09-22 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being a Catholic Hipster is all about an attitude—an attitude grounded in being part of a countercultural community of believers dedicated to something bigger than themselves in a world dominated by self-centeredness. It’s about yearning to learn more about the faith by seeking out “Catholic cool”—overlooked saints, forgotten prayers and feast days, and traditional practices long set aside by mainstream believers. The Catholic Hipster podcaster Tommy Tighe will help readers rediscover everything awesome about the Catholic faith. The Catholic Hipster started out in 2014 with a little bit of fun—the Catholic Hipster of the Year contest—on Tighe’s blog. But Twitter is where—in all its 140-character glory—that Tighe’s “The Catholic Hipster” movement really took root. That’s where a group of cool and funky countercultural Catholics gather to swap one-liners, hilarious hipster memes, and all things authentically Catholic. Tighe even met comedienne Jeannie Gaffigan, who wrote the foreword for The Catholic Hipster Handbook, on Twitter. She said what drew her to the feed was that Tighe was “an embarrassingly Catholic dude who knew he was embarrassingly Catholic and was not embarrassed by it” and that he was “not preachy or judgey or divisive.” Catholic hipsters in a nutshell. Tighe and a group of hipster friends—including Sarah Vabulas, Anna Mitchell, Fr. Kyle Schnippel, and Lisa M. Hendey—explore the beautiful weirdness of the Catholic Church and invite others along for the journey. They share their love for extraordinary saints, offer up obscure prayers, provide short reflections on something quirky and Catholic they’ve rediscovered, and dare readers to put their faith into action with some cool and challenging practices they can do on their own. Discover what’s awesome about: Wearing a scapular Applying Laudato Si’ at your local farmer’s market Hanging with priests, monks, and nuns Learning to see Christ in making beer Praying the Rosary everywhere you go Loving the Latin Mass Making the Liturgy of the Hours a daily part of your routine The Catholic Hipster Handbook will help readers realize the only way to go against what’s normal and accepted in the culture is to be authentically Catholic.

Download or read book Chronic Sorrow written by Susan Roos and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grief and loss are burgeoning concerns for professional disciplines such as nursing, social work, family therapy, psychology, psychiatry, law, religion and medicine. Although understanding has increased in virtually all other areas of grief and loss, chronic sorrow has received scant attention. Chronic sorrow is a natural grief reaction to losses that are not final, but continue to be present in the life of the griever. This book views chronic sorrow in a life-span perspective, and reveals the effect on the griever and the people close to them. This book fills a void in the literature; and attempts to develop a comprehensive analysis of chronic sorrow that will secure its position within the field of grief and loss.

Download or read book God Will Carry You Through written by Max Lucado and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2013-09-17 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado has discovered that at any given point, almost everyone is dealing with something difficult. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, marriage issues, illness, job loss, or the stress of everyday life, you need the assurance that God will be there for you during tough times. In God Will Carry You Through, Max teaches through the life of Joseph in his no-fluff, casual storytelling style, inviting you to let God’s words guide you through loss and uncertainty. Laced throughout are: Real stories about everyday people facing struggles Thoughtful quotes Scripture passages for meditation Through decades of betrayal, abandonment, and false accusations, Joseph never gave up on God or His purpose. And Max assures you that, like Joseph, you'll get through this. It won't be painless; it won't be quick, but God Will use this mess for good. This beautiful book makes a comforting gift for people dealing with: Health issues Separation and divorce Depression or anxiety Job loss Any difficult time The inspirational chapters will bring you peace and reassurance about whatever challenge you face. After all, says Max, "Good days. Bad days. God is in all days."

Download or read book You Are the Mother of All Mothers written by Angela Miller and published by Conran Octopus. This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every loss mama deserves to be reminded she is the mother of all mothers.

Download or read book The Smell of Rain on Dust written by Martín Prechtel and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beautifully written and wise … [Martin Prechtel] offers stories that are precious and life-sustaining. Read carefully, and listen deeply."—Mary Oliver, National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Inspiring hope, solace, and courage in living through our losses, author Martín Prechtel, trained in the Tzutujil Maya shamanic tradition, shares profound insights on the relationship between grief and praise in our culture--how the inability that many of us have to grieve and weep properly for the dead is deeply linked with the inability to give praise for living. In modern society, grief is something that we usually experience in private, alone, and without the support of a community. Yet, as Prechtel says, "Grief expressed out loud for someone we have lost, or a country or home we have lost, is in itself the greatest praise we could ever give them. Grief is praise, because it is the natural way love honors what it misses." Prechtel explains that the unexpressed grief prevalent in our society today is the reason for many of the social, cultural, and individual maladies that we are currently experiencing. According to Prechtel, "When you have two centuries of people who have not properly grieved the things that they have lost, the grief shows up as ghosts that inhabit their grandchildren." These "ghosts," he says, can also manifest as disease in the form of tumors, which the Maya refer to as "solidified tears," or in the form of behavioral issues and depression. He goes on to show how this collective, unexpressed energy is the long-held grief of our ancestors manifesting itself, and the work that can be done to liberate this energy so we can heal from the trauma of loss, war, and suffering. At base, this "little book," as the author calls it, can be seen as a companion of encouragement, a little extra light for those deep and noble parts in all of us.

Download or read book Footsteps of a Grieving Mother written by Marietta Dotson and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-05-04 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of this book has written and shared a personal experience as to why and how the feelings of a mother that experienced a very tragic death of her only son. He was the youngest of two children. The connection that she hopes to give her readers will be a bond for all to be able to relate to in the journey of healing. As you read the book, the author becomes you or someone you know that has had the same or similar experiences. It will allow you to open up and address whatever and all feelings that you have and even give you answers or solutions to questions that may have entered your thoughts. As the author enters into your homes, your minds and thoughts remember that she will be right there with you. The reason behind the title Footsteps of a Grieving Mother comes from the ups and downs of emotions that she experienced each day, the different mindset and social withdrawal from family, friends, and people in general.

Download or read book The Cure for Sorrow written by Jan Richardson and published by . This book was released on 2020-08 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jan Richardson unexpectedly lost her husband and creative partner, the singer/songwriter Garrison Doles, she did what she had long known how to do: she wrote blessings. These were no sugar-coated blessings. They minimized none of the pain and bewilderment that came in the wake of a wrenching death. With these blessings, Jan entered, instead, into the depths of the shock, anger, and sorrow. From those depths, she has brought forth words that, with heartbreaking honesty, offer surprising comfort and stunning grace. Those who know loss will find kinship among these pages. In these blessings that move through the anguish of rending into the unexpected shelters of solace and hope, there shimmers a light that helps us see we do not walk alone. From her own path of grief, Jan offers a luminous, unforgettable gift that invites us to know the tenacity of hope and to recognize the presence of love that, as she writes, is "sorrow's most lasting cure."

Download or read book Confessions of a Grieving Mother written by Kelly Harris and published by Kelly Harris. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why me God? How could a good God allow this? Suffering and grief, how do you find joy amid it? These are some of the questions that Kelly Harris wrestled with after discovering the devasting news that her son would be born with a heart defect that would ultimately end in an unexpected death. Confessions of a Grieving Mother is a memoir of Kelly’s experience of struggling with infertility, birthing a beautiful son, and learning to live without him after only sixteen short days on earth. When someone goes through something so tragic and feels deep pain, you feel alone and lost. In Confessions of a Grieving Mother, the reader will navigate these raw emotions. Kelly shares actual diary entries that she wrote to help her cope with the grief and anxiety that the death of her son brought her. She will walk the reader through how she went from extreme suffering, anxiety, and grief to forgiveness and joy.