Loving Through Loss: Day 11

SCRIPTURE

photo taken by Sam Grable

Dear friends, don’t be bewildered or surprised when you go through the fiery trials ahead, for this is no strange, unusual thing that is going to happen to you. Instead, be really glad—because these trials will make you partners with Christ in his suffering, and afterwards you will have the wonderful joy of sharing his glory in that coming day when it will be displayed.

1 Peter 4:12-13

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Loving Through Loss: Day 10

ENCOURAGEMENT

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Before experiencing the loss of a child, the closest I'd ever been to death was a distant grandparent, family friend, or a pet. And while those were difficult, I quickly realized that each loss is just that... equally a loss.

Unfortunately, not everyone will feel this way. But for me, I found that NOT ranking losses brought me more contentment than thinking mine was worse than anyone else's. Sure, we were sad & heartbroken, but so was anyone else who had lost a loved one, be it a child or a parent or even a pet. Without specific context, one might feel like their loss is the worst and that may be true... for them. I encourage everyone to take a step back from their feelings or experiences before trying to compare one loss to another.

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Loving Through Loss: Day 9

BLOG SHARES

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In a lot of ways, the stories other people were able to write are what helped me the most. Not only did they touch very close to home for me, but they also encouraged me to share my story without feeling ashamed.

Diana Stone is not new to the Internet. Besides writing on her own page, she's also been featured on and written for a handful of recognizable websites. Personally, I've read her blog for years and even had the privilege of hearing her speak at my first Influence Conference in 2013. While beautiful & heartbreaking, Diana has continued to share her story of loss openly with grace &, more importantly, honesty. And I admire that greatly! I urge you to read her story, if you haven't already done so.

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