What a privilege to interview one of my heroes of the faith! Dr. Jack Knapp was married to Judy for 62 years. He describes how they met and their deep love. We discuss her final days on this earth along with marriage advice for others. Is there a difference between being a widow and a widower? How do you deal with the loss of purpose? We talk about these questions and more. 

#grief, #griefandloss, #griefpodcast, #griefhealing, #love, #widower, #griefjourney,

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Do you think your story of loss is just too hard to tell?  Do you feel like your journey is different or you aren't grieving a "textbook" grief?  Sometimes sharing your sorrow may help someone with the same tendencies or experiences.  Bekah Furches and I discuss some of the quotes from the book A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis.  Mr. Lewis's journal was never meant to be published.  It was the pouring out of his deepest moments after the loss of his wife.  It shares his wrestlings and doubts along with the truths he knew.  We talk about a few of the phrases that express what you might be feeling.  Bekah also describes her fear and doubt along with the realization that telling your story may help others. 

#grief, #griefandloss, #griefawareness, #griefhealing, #griefjourney, #tellyourstory,

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When terrible things happen to us, it often shakes us to the core. It is hard to think clearly and causes us to doubt things we thought were true. Bekah Furches describes the loss of her husband and the uncertainty that follows. She shares some of the lessons God has been teaching her along with bringing her back to the Truth. 

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God has Peter share a 4-fold purpose for our suffering in 1 Peter 5:10.
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You are already dealing with the grief of losing your son. How can you possibly help your children? Dawn Hawley shares the story of her son's passing along with how they have navigated Nathan's siblings' loss. We talk about things that helped and things that did not. The journey has been about trusting God, and finding hope and healing by reaching outward.

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God tells us in 2 Corinthians 1:3 that He is the God of all comfort. This podcast is a reminder that He wants to strengthen and help you with both your dread and the difficulty of navigating the holidays when you are grieving. 

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Why Did Our 19 Year Old Son, Jadon, Have To Die? This is the title of a tract Dallita (Jadon's mom) was able to write after his death. Dallita takes the time to do an interview with me about several posts she wrote that have spoken to my heart. She is open about the raw grief she is facing and yet arrives at Biblical conclusions to her questions.  We discuss how grief can feel like God betrayed you, what if you don't want to be chosen for this task, taking specific days to grieve, concern your loved one will be forgotten, and so much more. 

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In Part 2, Alex and Ashley share different facets they have dealt with after the death of their seven month old son. They discuss guilt, regret, telling Benjamin's brother, how they honor Benjamin's memory and allowing him to be a donor. 

This is Part 2 of a 2 part series. 

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Little Benjamin went to Heaven just days before he turned seven months old. Alexander and Ashley share the details of that difficult day. Along with the deep grief that comes after losing your child, they had sorrow added to this journey as they dealt with the investigation that  comes with an unexplained infant death. They tell us about the complicated road they traveled down, yet the provision and blessings that came from God. 

In Part 2, they discuss a variety of topics such as how they dealt with guilt, drawing closer to each other, helping Benjamin's brother, how they honor his memory, and more. 

This is Part 1 of a 2 part series.  

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Valerie concludes her interviews by telling us about the last nine months of her mother's life. It was a rollercoaster of ups and downs, and day after day of going to the rest home. Then we discuss the grief after this kind of loss, along with some ways to be helpful to those who are going through these times. 

This video is part 3 in a 3 part series.

#grief, #griefshare, #griefandhope, #griefjourney, #griefpodcast, #cancer, #cancerjourney, #cancerdiagnosis, #bladdercancer, #chemotherapy, #caregiving, #caregiver, #caregivingjourney, #rehabilitationjourney, #healthadvocate,

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Valerie shares the cancer journey that her mother faced. After fifteen previous surgeries and intestinal difficulties, Margaret was told she had bladder cancer. She endures one of the most toxic chemo therapy treatment plans and then faces surgery. Her story is amazing as she comes near death and gives up only to be spurred on and rebound. During Valerie's bout with cellulitis, her mom decides to tackle medical tasks she has not been doing on her own. God is not done with Margaret on this earth as she gets her determination back and then faces her husband's cancer battle. God has a purpose for us even in our own frailty. 

This video is part 2 in a 3 part series.

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How a person handles life is largely how they let hard times shape them for good. Before we learn about Valerie Kucera's large, gaping hole in her life from losing her mom, we want to first take a look at what shaped her mom's life. Margaret Watson came to America at twenty years of age to marry her sweetheart. We will hear about her childhood in England and then her new life in the states as a military wife. God would use these things to help mold her into the giving, loving person she was. In Part 2, we will hear about the long health battle she went through. Valerie, her daughter, will tell us about that journey and give us some insight into the challenges that come with a family member that has surgeries, hospital stays, and rehabilitation for an extended time. 

#grief, #griefjourney, #griefshare, #griefandhope, #lifestory, #healing, #hopeingod, #hopeinchrist, #hopeinjesus, #lossofaparent, #lossofamom

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What do you do when the plan you had for your life gets turned upside down? 
Instead of pouting, becoming bitter, or turning away from God, Erika Washington decided to turn TOWARD Him even though that's easier said than done. After a devastating divorce, she returned to a word study she had done on LOVE. She applied this to every area and relationship in her life and we now have the book, RX for WAITING. Join us as we discuss the way she candidly deals with waiting on who or what the Lord has for you. This book has practical tips for anyone, single or married. 

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Angie experienced a cancer diagnosis not only once, but twice. She went through biopsies, surgeries, radiation, and chemo therapy, Yet, in part three, she tells us about the heroes that helped her on this journey and the Ultimate Hero, Who was with her every step of the way. She shares about her support system and what God did in her life as He walked her through this valley. 
Be sure to listen to part one and part two about Angie's first and second diagnoses of cancer.

This video is part 3 in a 3-part series. 

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Angie describes what it was like to have cancer diagnosed for a second time. It was a different type of cancer and she faced the giant of chemotherapy this time. For her, it was devastating to lose her hair. We discuss some of the details on this second journey along with the need to keep things normal and get back to a regular pattern in her life. In part 1, Angie explained her initial cancer diagnosis. In part 3, she tells us about the support she had and what God did in her life as He walked her through this valley. 

This video is part 2 in a 3-part series. 

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We often laugh at the teacher from Charlie Brown as she talks, "Wah, wah, wah..."  But that is exactly how Angie felt after she heard the word "cancer" from her doctor. She could see his mouth moving but nothing was making sense. She sits down with me and describes the diagnosis, surgery, and radiation. We talk about the fears, emotions, and difficulties that went with this journey. However, Angie also shares what God did in her life and the blessing of medical personnel, family, and friends who came alongside her. In this video, she tells us about the first round with cancer. In Part 2 she shares her second battle with cancer and in Part 3 she testifies about the God who was with her on every step of the journey. 

This is part 1 of a 3-part series. 

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They say the loss of a child is like no other loss. How can you navigate this kind of death, especially when it was a suicide?  When your loved one takes their own life, it presents its own set of difficulties. Tena Wokaty and I talk about the death of her son. We discuss things like the unique difficulties of dealing with a loved one taking his or her own life, along with remembering the life of the person rather than the death. Even if you have not experienced death by suicide of someone close to you, this discussion will help you know what to say and not say to someone grieving a loved one in this way. If you have not listened to part one and part two of Tena's interview concerning the deaths of her father and sister, we invite you to see what she has learned from these heartaches. 

This is part three of a three part series. 

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Have you lost a sister or brother? The bond between siblings can run deep. Tena Wokaty talks about the close relationship she had with her sister, Madelyn's passing, and what God taught her from this heartache. Join us for part two. Be sure to listen to part one where Tena's talks about not being allowed to grieve her father's death when she was eighteen. Stay tuned for part 3 where she will share about her son's passing and some of the difficulties that are different when a loved one takes his or her own life. 

This is part two of a three part series.

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Are you from a family, generation, or situation where you were told not to grieve? Does grieving make you a weak Christian? Tena Wokaty sits down with me and talks about suppressing grief when her father died. He went to Heaven when she was only eighteen. Join us for part one. 

In the videos to follow, she shares the difficulty of losing her sister and best friend along with the passing of her son who took his own life all too soon. 

This is part one of a three part series.

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There is a grief that comes from losing a loved one, over time, to dementia. As her father went into the hospital, my sister-in-law was faced with the caring of her mother overnight. Her dad did not come home, so her mom came to live with her. Along with these adjustments, her mother had dementia. We discuss the decisions, progression, and the final stages of life as her mom deteriorated right before her eyes. She talks about the difficulty of putting someone into hospice care and transparently tells us that she struggled with why God would let her mother suffer in this way. 

This is Part  2 of her story. 

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Have you lost all of your original family? The family you were born into is your family of origin. My sister in law talks about what it was like to lose hers. She shares the responsibility she felt as each one passed and then the emptiness of being alone. From the loss of her brother, through the soon passing of her dad, this story takes us on the beginning of her grief journey. 
We discuss topics like delayed grief, grieving one's self to death, having to decide to turn off life support, and losing your original family. 
We also delve into what helped and gave hope in this grieving process. 

The next podcast shares the two and half year journey that would follow her dad's death as she cared for her mother with dementia. Be sure to listen to Part 2.

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Have you ever felt like it was taboo to talk about a miscarriage?  My sister discusses what she went through when she miscarried at eighteen weeks pregnant.  
Why is it so awkward? What would be helpful to know before you are ever faced with a miscarriage?  How should we treat others who are going through this traumatic event? 
We discuss these questions along with hoping you will take the time to take care of yourself and give yourself permission to grieve if you are experiencing this loss. 
God has a plan and He will take you through this difficult journey. 

This is part of the Miscarriage and Grief series.

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How do children handle grief? My granddaughter shares her thoughts as she remembers her Papaw. She talks about the scariness of forgetting your loved one, sweet memories, and how she thinks we should help others when they grieve. 

This is part of the My Family's Grief series. 

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In this interview, my daughter-in-law talks about watching her husband grieve. She remembers "dad's" loving eyes and kind heart. We talk about keeping his memory alive for the grandkids and having to keep moving forward in life, although not to be mistaken with "getting over" someone's death. 

This is part of the My Family's Grief series.

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My son held his dad when he died. There is both grief and trauma to face after something like this. We discuss separating the two along with the dread that comes after this kind of loss. In addition, we analyze need, function, processing, and escaping as related to grief. 

This is part of the My Family's Grief series.

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Remi talks about everything from earballs to drifting a truck when it comes to his papaw. He talks about what it is like to have a wonderful grandfather, and then how much it hurt to lose him. He shares funny memories along with how he is coping with this today. His brother, Bare, wanted in on the interview, even though he was little when his papaw passed away. He adds his two cents at the end. 

This is part of the My Family's Grief series. 

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I interview my middle daughter-in-law about her memories and grief for her father-in-law. We talk about first impressions, the chickens, delayed grief, and keeping papaw's memory alive for her children. 

This episode is part of the My Family's Grief series.

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I interview my son about his dad's life and death. His dad had a huge impact on him and losing him has been devastating. He shares the good and the painful memories. He eludes to the spiritual doubts his dad's death has caused him.  We will answer how he has dealt with those in a future video. 

This is part of the My Family's Grief series. 

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Do you ever feel regret or guilt in relationship to your grief?  Do you wonder what you could have done differently, regret something you did, or feel guilt about something you did not do?  I think we all have some of these feelings as we mourn.  I explain mine and how I dealt with them.

This is episode 7 in My Grief series.

Good Grief  by Granger E. Westberg

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Grief is a heavy stressor and hard on your physical body.  What can you do to make sure you are equipped to bear the weight of this grief journey?  From food to rest and more, these are some things you probably know, but could use a gentle reminder at a time when it is hard to think straight. 

This is episode 6 in My Grief series. 

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episode 5 of My Grief series

Do you feel unbelievably lonely after the death of a precious person in your life? Perhaps you are lonely from children growing up and leaving your home, or from losing your job, or from a dear friend moving away.  I discuss how deep my loneliness went in my grief along with a few things that are making it more bearable. 

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episode 4 of My Grief series
You and I can be a help to those who have suffered loss or trauma.  There are so many practical ways to be a blessing to others who are going through grief; not limited to but including such things as food, gift baskets, memorials, grave saddles, and more.

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episode 3 in My Grief series
Do you feel like grief is surprisingly strange, confusing, and indecisive?  You are not alone!  From crying at the oddest moments, to forgetting the simplest things, to not being able to make a decision, grief takes us on an unusual journey. 

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episode 2 of My Grief series
One of the emotions I dealt with after losing my husband was not wanting to be a widow or face that I was no longer married.  I discuss some of the events that were difficult and wrestling with whether we are married in Heaven or not.

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episode 1 of My Grief series
What happened and why am I grieving? I talk about losing my spouse after 34 years of marriage. This episode also states the direction of this podcast.

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