My experience took place when our infant son, Justin, died with no apparent symptoms at the tender age of three and a half months. It happened in the evening just after my husband, a pastor, had left for a meeting. I rushed my baby to the hospital, but the doctors could not revive him. I had one older son, Joshua, who was then 3, and would later have another son, Christian, but neither of these children would or could replace the precious child whom we lost. -Donna
Room to Grieve When my father died three years ago, I was devastated. He had been my best friend and mentor. At the time, I was already being treated for depression (which, I believe, was partially related to my concern for my dad over the last year of his life)....
Shattered Dreams During the first ten years of our marriage, as part of our struggle with infertility, my husband and I experienced the loss of three pregnancies. Each loss was a significant loss for us. Each loss challenged our sense of self, our marriage, and in...
I Wonder You know, Lord, how I serve You With great emotional fervor In the limelight. You know how eagerly I speak for You At a women's club, You know how I effervesce when I promote A fellowship group. You know my genuine enthusiasm At a Bible study. But how would I...
Supporting Your Spouse After a Layoff The unemployment rate nationally is 9.1% as of August 2011. "Honey, I've got some good news and some bad news. The good news is that I'd love to meet you for lunch today if you can make it. The bad news is that I don't have to...
It's okay to cry. It's okay not to cry. Just like adults, each child is unique and copes with grief in her or his own unique way. Children may go through some of the same stages of grief as adults - shock, denial, depression, anger, fear, bargaining and acceptance....