In some way, the person you loved will be a model. If they were specially kind to strangers, or to awkward people, or to people who made being friends with them difficult, you can do that, too. If they spoke kindly of others in a way that led more critical people to speak kindly, too, you can work at speaking kindly.
Some people know instinctively how to help a grieving person. But for most of us, dealing with someone else’s grief is a little more uncomfortable.
The role of the wake is in the context of Christian burial is very important, yet, as the funeral industry has become more commercialized and personalized — and less sacral and ritualized — wakes are beginning to disappear.
Sometimes passivity is more fruitful and generative than if we were doing something. We see an example of this in Jesus. He gave both his life and his death for us – but in separate moments.
Beginning Experience weekends create time and space for divorced, widowed and legally separated persons to delve deeply into the emotional aftermath of the loss of a spousal relationship, so they can grieve.
Life-Giving Wounds retreats offer online or in person opportunities for adults ages 18 and older to explore wounds and steps towards healing from their parents’ separation or divorce.
Beginning Experience of Central MN hosts a weekend program for divorced, widowed or separated adults Oct. 14-16 at Luther Crest Bible Camp in Alexandria.
Beginning Experience of Central MN hosts a weekend program for divorced, widowed or separated adults Oct. 14-16 at Luther Crest Bible Camp in Alexandria.
