I thought that my emotions would heal over time like a line, moving steadily away from grief and pain. But I’ve learned that grief and healing work more like a spiral.
Joy in the Mourning
Joy In The Mourning, Ch. 5: Pumpkin Pie For Breakfast
It’s interesting how much I’ve leaned into the memories of my mom with food that reminds me of her – things like pumpkin pie for breakfast.
Joy in the Mourning, Ch. 4: Learning Mercy
But God, in his great love for me, gave me a job I never wanted, using skills I didn’t have, and through that he taught so much about mercy.
Joy in the Mourning, Ch. 3: Chokecherries in the Kitchen
When chokecherries showed up in my backyard I went to work making my mom’s chokecherry jam, with imperfect results. But the point was never the jam anyways.
Joy in the Mourning, Ch. 2: Rainbow Promises
On the day of Mom’s memorial service, God lit up the sky with a beautiful rainbow. What place did this hopeful symbol have on such a somber day?