I AM filled with Spirit;
fueled by faith.
Do you see here beginnings or endings? Or, is there no such thing, but rather an unending flow of the vital life force which animates the body? Do you view life as linear or cyclical? An unending circle of life? Or a straight line? You're born, you die. Boom, it's all over; no chance to perfect oneself and return to your Heavenly Home.
Over time, do you adapt to the new reality in your life? That's not to say that time heals, but that it simply takes time to process your grief. Your loved one's physical embodiment is no more. The animation, the Spirit has moved on to the Other Side. Perhaps, like a chronic pain, the grief comes in waves, some tsunami-like, others gently lapping at the shore.
A person does not "get over grief", "get past it", or "overcome grief", as some people like to suggest. It may minimize somewhat over time, but a part of your heart went with your loved one to the Other Shore. Each one of us grieves in our own way, with our own timetable and method, regardless of what anyone says. And then, one makes the life adjustments that are needed. Some of my adaptations, after my youngest son was killed, many years ago might work for you. Others may not.
You will find in this site, many offerings, "RevWho?!", a mini introduction to me. "My Story", what happened to my youngest son many years ago. "Healing Insights", tools I used as I walked the agonizing path of bereavement. And last but not least, my "Weekly Prayer & Affirmation".
My fervent desire is for you to see or read something on this website which will ease your way toward healing a broken heart. May God bless you. Know that I embrace each and every one of you in my heart and pray for you each night.
Rev Cheryl A. Jewett
