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Grief is Like an Amputation
I read something recently that said our loss due to grief is like an amputation. Our nerves twitch and twinge as though the limb were still there. This is probably particularly true if the death came suddenly, without warning. Here in the Southeast, many have been following the story of a young girl who wasContinue reading “Grief is Like an Amputation”

Pat Elsberry
Aug 19, 20242 min read


A Griever’s Heart
Last week, I listened to a podcast by Lysa TerKeurst. Although she spoke more about trust, much of what she said resonated with me about the universal nature of grief. A griever’s heart can be sorrowful and grieving for many reasons—certainly the loss of a loved one, but it could also be due to theContinue reading “A Griever’s Heart”

Pat Elsberry
Aug 12, 20242 min read


Experiences Unique to the Griever
Walking the journey of grief is akin to a soldier navigating the trenches of war. My father, a World War II veteran, shared little about his war experiences, but he did recount the need to seek refuge in the trenches. As a griever, I too have felt the urge to hide from the onslaught ofContinue reading “Experiences Unique to the Griever”

Pat Elsberry
Aug 5, 20242 min read


We Will Forever Look for Them
No matter how much time passes, we will look for them forever. Our loved ones who have gone before us to Heaven will never be forgotten. Regardless of the passing days or changing seasons, our search for them will endure, a testament to the depth of our love and the strength of our memories. TheyContinue reading “We Will Forever Look for Them”

Pat Elsberry
Jul 29, 20242 min read
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