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Under pressure
Tomorrow is the inquest into my sister’s death. It’s been 6 months since she passed away, and really it’s still hitting me. The last week has been horrible. The pressure I feel at the moment in particular is unlike any … Continue reading
My broken certitude.
One of the many things that happened when John died was my certitude about things was smashed to pieces which if you have read through my blog I talk about a fair bit. The most worn out phrase I use … Continue reading
Posted in Bereavement, Deconstruction, Faith, grief, Life, loss, Perseverance, Theology
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Scared.
Lyrics from a song can be so powerful and this one spoke so much to me: “I walk through desert plains here in the open range. Feel like a renegade looking to runaway. Here in the wilderness I’m coming face … Continue reading
Posted in Bereavement, Deconstruction, Faith, grief, Life, loss
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Tidal Wave.
Yesterday was a day for reminiscing, I went back to the Cathedral I used to work in, and then I went to see my first Vicar and his wife who I adore and It was so good to catch up … Continue reading
Posted in Bereavement, grief, Life, loss
Tagged alone, Bereavement, Emotion, Faith, feelings, grief, life, loneliness, lonely, loss, pain, sister, Widow, widowed
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Kindness
It feels like forever since I wrote my last post but in reality it’s only been a week. It has been marked by kindness of the Lord. I have seen His kindness so evident and tangible. One of the things … Continue reading
Posted in Bereavement, Faith, grief, Life, loss, Perseverance
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Lyrics
Weekend away was sooo good. Loved it, it was like bright warm sunshine breaking through the clouds of a foggy dark miserable day. Saw old friends which was really really lovely. Learnt about the beautiful Gospel and was taught how … Continue reading
Posted in Bereavement, Faith, grief, Life, loss, Perseverance, Theology
Tagged alone, Bereavement, Faith, feelings, God, grief, Jesus, life, loneliness, lonely, Lord, loss, pain, Perservering, Widow, widowed
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Small wins.
After a weekend of an avalanche of grief, when in the valley of the shadow you have to take the “small” wins. My wins today are I am up, showered, dogs have been walked and fed and I’ve made and … Continue reading
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Tagged alone, Bereavement, church, Faith, feelings, grief, Hurt, life, loneliness, lonely, loss, pain, Widow, widowed
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