As the Fall begins to peak here in Georgia the beautiful red maple that sits in our front yard is beginning to look magnificent once again. It reminded me of something I shared previously which still remains true today – even in the midst of underlying sadness, we truly can be both grateful for whatContinue reading “Grateful for What We Have While Grieving What We Lost”

When I was early in my grief journey I couldn’t fathom life without my daughter in it. My mind could not begin to imagine what a day would be like without her laughter, seeing her smile, or never hearing her voice on the other end of the phone again. As time moved forward, I beganContinue reading “Making Room for Loss”

As the seasons transition and the air fills with the crispness of autumn, it’s normal to find our emotions shifting alongside the natural world. For many, the change in seasons also marks the onset of various holidays and festivities, which can evoke a wide array of feelings. As we navigate grief during seasonal changes, it’sContinue reading “Navigating Grief During Seasonal Changes: Honoring Our Emotions”

If you’re in the early stages of loss, please be encouraged that there’s hope for the journey. We are not meant to suffer through life alone but to lift one another up. It may not feel like it right now, but I’d like to share a few things I’ve learned along the way. Grief hasContinue reading “Hope for the Journey”

A New Book from Pat Elsberry & Boyd Bailey Pat Elsberry and Boyd Bailey take readers on a devotional journey covering hope, healing, and encouragement to those experiencing grief. Having encountered loss and profound grief themselves, the authors over spiritual insight and practical wisdom to help readers navigate the stages of grief and find theirContinue reading “New Book – Comforted by God”