The Treasures of Holiday Presence
On Christmas Eve and day, our first Christmas without Mark, I wrote in my journal: Well, Lord, here I am. Christmas Eve. Running until I drop. Trying not to think…
Christmas Relief Tips, Part 2 Preparing for the Holidays When Your Heart is Broken
"Your mother has six other children. Why is it so important for you and your family to go to her house for Thanksgiving? She might be…
Christmas Relief Tips, Part 1
Children in foster care and many adopted children deeply grieve during the holidays, even little ones. They may not understand why they are…
Leaning into the Pain
As I mentioned in Sunday’s devotional, about two weeks before Thanksgiving every year I begin to feel disorganized, disconnected…
The Train is Coming
No matter how much we plan and prepare for the holidays, I know we will all agree, especially those like me whose loss was…
You are Mine!
What gives us the strength to get through the holidays when our hearts want to give up? I never want to forget the anguish and tears…
When Christmas is Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Dear Friends, It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, It's the Hap-happiest season of all... except... when it's not.…