I started writing yesterday, but I walked away. I need to do this, however, to help me to continue to deal with the grief. Today is 13 weeks since we lost Arnie. Probably the most significant thing right now is that I will be getting involved with the grief / cancer ministry at our church. I attended a session the other night and I can see that it is going to be very good and quite helpful.
The approach of GriefShare is totally faith based. The only way to get through the grief and get on with life is through the Lord. I can not imagine how non-believers ever resolve all the feelings that come with loosing a loved one.
My intention is to honor Arnie as I live my life. It is hard or even impossible to think that anything even close to "good" can come from the death of someone you love so much, but I feel that if my experiences can help someone else who is going through the grieving process, then that is a good thing and I am sure that Arnie would approve. That is how we tried to face the cancer journey - being in the position to help others through a similar situation.
Please keep me in your prayers - that I will be able to keep my eyes on Jesus and to gather the strength I need to live my life from Him - also eventually to be able to be helpful to others.
"I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow."
.....Jeremiah 31:13
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