
Grief, like a blanket, envelopes the room. I lay awake in bed thinking about the relative that took his own life and wonder, “Why?” I think about his pain but mostly about the pain of those left behind: his sisters, his cousins, his niece and nephews. I hang on to hope. The hope that comes from the Lord knowing that He is with all of us at this time. I thank God for the Holy Spirit, the Blessed Comforter, who comforts us in our distress.
I am forever grateful that the Lord knows our pain and can heal even the most broken heart. How could we ever hope to survive without Him?
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Great post.. Keep writing.. 🌹🌷
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Thank you so much! It was from the heart!
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Amen!!! There is no pain that He’s not acquainted with, no darkness that He cannot enter, and no grief that He cannot comfort. ❤
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So, so true!
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Beautiful, thanks for sharing ❤️
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Suicide doesn’t just hurt one generation. 😞
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You are so so right!
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I think suicides leave their own unique grief behind.
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It does. It is quite a blow to the family!
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Suicide is a sin yet when a young lady at our church took her own life, the priest held the funeral mass and officiated at the burial. His words were a healing balm for all of us who were drowning in grief. He said that there is no mistake, no sin that cannot be forgiven. Because God is more loving than we are and more forgiving than we can ever imagine…
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Amen, Amen and Amen!
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Valerie, I am sorry for your loss. Grief is hard but when it is a result of suicide it add more questions to ponder. Praying for all.
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Thank you so much, Stu. The family is doing better! We so appreciate the prayers!
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Valerie, so sorry to hear this. May the Lord be with all of you through this. He is with your family and I pray that he comfort, heals and restores through this difficult time.
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Thank you so much, Manu. The Lord has definitely been a comfort to us and he does heal and restore also. He is the Best!
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I am so sorry Val. We had this happen this week to one of our friends as well. Our prayer commitment was to pray for souls who had committed suicide and those affected by their deaths. We are united in prayer!
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Yes, we are!!! So appreciate you Meg!!!
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Praying
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Thank you so much! His family is devastated.💙
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So sorry for your loss.
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Thank you!
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You are very welcome.
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So sorry for your loss x
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Thinking of you x
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Thank you so much!
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