Happy Memorial Day!

For those who have lost a loved one in the military, I hope this article is helpful to you:

https://whatsyourgrief.com/memorial-day/

BIG HUG!

Judy

Wishing you a day filled with LOVE!  If you lost your mother, may you be comforted with loving memories ...

Please see the Blog Post on the Home Page.  In a live segment on CNN, Anderson Cooper choked back tears while reading the names and telling the stories of the Orlando shooting victims.  A touching reminder that every person is a valuable and precious gift from God:

https://youtu.be/F9tWYfHhJac

HUGE HUG to you at this time,

Judy

I realize how hard Valentine's Day will be for all of us here.  I hope the memories you shared with your loved one will bring you some comfort at this time.  Please know that you have the love and support of everyone here.  

And feel free to share your thoughts, feelings and memories if you'd like ...

HUGE HUG,

Judy

Founding Member…

Hello members,

As you may know, I started this site years ago after my husband early departure to heaven.  I'm having shoulder surgery tomorrow and would appreciate your prayers for a speedy recovery.  I'll be out of commission for a while and it will be difficult to type with a sling on for 6 weeks, but I promise I'll be back and you're all in my thoughts and heart.

Thank You,

Judy

Happy New Year!  I posted a helpful article on the Home Page.  I hope it's helpful to you.  Please share your thoughts.

BIG HUG,

Judy

I posted a new blog on the Home Page to provide Help for Today & Hope for Tomorrow.  Please check it out.  BIG Hug!

Coping with grief during the holidays…

Please share your thoughts ...

Here is an excerpt from a recent post on the Home Page; Grief is a Healthy, Helpful Choice:

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens …. a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4 NIV)

Life is tough. Would you agree with that? Since Adam’s sin, the world was broken, and nothing works perfectly. Your body doesn’t work…

To my fellow Grief Hope Members,

Thank you for joining and participating in this site.  I hope it has helped you in your grief recovery journey by communicating with others who are going through a similar experience.  As many of you know, I started this site a few years after my husband passed away in 2004 when my son was 4 years old. My mother went to heaven this past February as well.  God put it on my heart to start a site to help others in need, so I have sincere empathy for what…

How does this greeting make you feel?  Please share your thoughts

Hello members,

One of our members, Ted Scherff is hosting a scheduled chat session Tuesday, Dec. 30th at 9PM EST.  He'd like to share and discuss some books that have helped him since his wife passed away 2 months ago.  As you know it helps your grief recovery when you are able to help others.  It was kindof Ted to suggest this topic and brave for him to agree to host the chat session.  I hope you can join us!

Warmly,

Judy

Founding GHN member 

Merry Christmas! from Judy and Michael Davidson - the official winners of the Ugly Christmas Sweater contest :)

It's normal to feel this way when you are grieving the loss of a loved one.  Communication is key to recovery.

We'd love to hear your thoughts and feelings.

BIG HUG,

Judy

from Laura at www.EnchantedEssence.Ca

In the early days after my husband passed away,I used to write to him in my journal.  I would share my day with him and it made me feel better.  We used to celebrate his birthday, our anniversary  etc... all to honor him and make my son and I feel better.  What can you do to honor your loved one this holiday season?  We'd love to hear your…

from Laura at www.EnchantedEssence.CA

Although this talks about Thanksgiving, the same principles apply to Christmas and every holiday.  It's hard to think about helping others when you are grieving the loss of a loved one.  But can you think of 1 person who would benefit from your help?  Please share your thoughts.

We all have so much to be grateful for.  I am grateful that I have the opportunity to help members here and be a small part of helping through your grief journey