When the Words Feel Too Heavy A Day’s Journey Youth Reflection The afternoon sun rested softly over the school courtyard. Matthias, Kazim, Kayden, Azzah, and Brent sat near the old shade tree where students often gathered after a long day. Their backpacks were scattered in the grass, and the breeze moved quietly through the leaves….
Tag: GRIEF
When True Words Feel Too Heavy
A Day’s Journey Reflection for Little Broken Hearts Lina, the little deer, sat beneath the shade tree with her knees pulled close. The others had been trying to cheer her up. Joppa brought her a small bundle of wildflowers.Millo landed nearby and sang a soft little song.Mahle the Spotted Lamb sat beside her quietly.Bodhi rested…
Today: Evening Prayer, Presence
Evening Prayer — Presence (October 30) Scripture:“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 Reflection:Today, I was reminded of the beauty of simply being present.A student asked me to stand near during the school fire drill — not to speak, not to comfort, but just…
The God Who Sees Me: The Valley of Tears
After the loss of a child, people wonder if the mother or father will ever be the same. The answer is no. No, they are never the same again. I know of fathers whose grief was so incomprehensible that they never recovered. And some mothers mentally shut down, like me. I miss my son’s laughter,…
Embracing Grief: Finding Peace in the Waves of Sorrow
After my son died, I couldn’t grieve; I was paralyzed with shock. I couldn’t accept that my precious son was gone. The Holy Spoke to me through this poem. It was like He was saying, “Jesus Wept too.” Grief is not our enemy. Grief helps us heal, Grace helps us grow.
Grief and Mother’s Day: A Personal Reflection
LORD, let those who grieve be comforted by Your loving embrace on Mother’s Day Another Mother’s Day without my son is this weekend. It will be my third Mother’s Day without him—or is it the fourth? I do not know. I stopped counting. I only know he is gone. It is my second Mother’s Day…
Life After Death
“ There is Life after Death; it’s just different.” On October 31st, 2021, I got the call no parent wants to get. In the blink of an eye, the life I knew died; my child was dead; I was told that my son was dead. It’s been three years, and I still have to remind…
Ramon’s Song
Happy Heavenly Birthday Son When my mother first held me, she said I was perfect. I felt his love when I lay on my father’s chest; even when he doubted we were bonded from that moment, I knew I was fearfully and wonderfully made. I was loved from the moment of conception. I was born…
My Tribe
Tonight, as I reflect on God’s love and faithfulness, I ponder on my day and how the LORD brings so much joy into my heart through every detail. After a day of serving, what I find the most rewarding is when a student with Autism, Down syndrome, or other under-developmental disabilities asks me to leave…
Empty Chair
Somebody will be facing an empty chair this year for the first time or longer as tears roll down their cheeks for the loved one they lost. For the memories of No more to be created. For the regret of the time they lost and spent arguing over things that didn’t matter. They will need…