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…
Tag: GRIEF
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…
Acknowledging My Son Today
When I first became a believer, John 3:16 had little impact on me—yes, learning that my sins are forgiven, which were beyond calculation according to my knowledge and understanding because I was still trying to please God through works. However, I did not fully realize the true impact of God’s love for humanity by sending…
The Well-Spring of Life
Although I have had some relationships the women who have suffered at the hand of abuse, I am committed to their safety and privacy. Therefore, I changed their names. The purpose of these stories is to spread awareness. Sally and her husband were married for over fifty years, and unless you were up close and…