by Sayings By Susan | Grief, Grief & Loss
We have ventured past the one year anniversary of our daughter’s death. It was a difficult day for me, really an entire week or two of overflowing returning grief. As the anniversary of her death arrived, new cards, flowers, and remembrance condolences arrived again,...
by Sayings By Susan | Grief, Grief & Loss
Recently, as I was lamenting and sharing my complaints with God about how much I miss my daughter, I requested of him some input to help me deal better with the reality that she is gone, and will not be returning to me. I was quite pleased with how quickly God helped...
by Sayings By Susan | Grief, Grief & Loss
I’ve been struggling with the acceptance of the loss of my daughter. At various points along this journey of grief, I have thought, “Surely there is no more light in this world to live for.” Some days are like stumbling through stubborn darkness from sun-up to...
by Sayings By Susan | Grief, Grief & Loss
We are nine months into our first year after our daughter’s fatal car accident. I wish I could say getting through the many “firsts” of this year was easy, but especially lately, I’m really struggling to keep a positive perspective among the many “firsts” we are...
by Sayings By Susan | Grief, Grief & Loss
Proverbs 27:1 says: “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” Question: What does Cancer, CoVid, and a Car Accident have in common? Answer: Tomorrow is not guaranteed… Not for you; Not for Me; Not for anyone. These 3 things can change...
by Sayings By Susan | Grief, Grief & Loss
Recently the song “While I’m Waiting” by John Waller came up in my playlist queue and brought fresh tears to my eyes, because just nine months into the first year of the loss of my daughter, and I’m still waiting for all kinds of things, like – feeling normal,...
