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I’m learning a few things about grief these days. One is that grief and love go hand-in-hand....but FEAR? How does that play into grief? (I’m still wrestling with this one). I’m also learning that grief has many layers. When you lose a son-in-law that you adore, you grieve your own loss along side the grief you have for your daughter and grandchildren. It’s a heavy weight at times - but one that leads me straight to Jesus because it’s just too big for this frail heart at times. As a family, we are all coming to terms with the loss of our beloved Adam. It looks different for all of us. It’s messy at times and we are learning to give each other grace and space in our brokenness In spite of our grief, we have experienced God’s amazing love and grace wash over us time and time again and in so many tangible ways. Emmanuel - God with us - is near. He holds our hand and our grief. In this, we are comforted with his peace. I’m hoping to find my copy of “A Grief Observed” by CS Lewis. I need to reread this treasure. #loss #grief #grieving #cslewis #emmanuel #godwithus #aboveandbeyondmidlife #godhugs #nofearinlove #griefjourney

Good morning. Finally starting to kick this pneumonia bug. Stay healthy y’all. Buckeye win yesterday. Sunny and gorgeous Ohio fall day coming our way today Need some fresh air in these lungs. Sunday morning play list #needtobreathe #acousticlive #jesus #praisinghimforallthings

Gods word does not say to give thanks FoR all things...it says, “In all things, give thanks.” These words are rooted in the truth of knowing that God is good and faithful through every situation We encounter in life. Even in the midst of hard things when our hearts are laid low, we can bring our broken selves to Jesus and find grace and help in time of need. And in this, we give thanks. Because we have a God who cares and knows where we are and promises us his very presence and comfort “in all things.” No doubt the holiday season will be difficult for many of us who are experiencing the loss of a loved one. Even-so, may we gather together this week to ask the Lords blessing over our family, lives, and our fragile hurting hearts. And may we be comforted by the kindness of God through by his Spirit that lives within us and helps us to stand and trust God’s plan and purpose. #thanksgiving #thankful #givethanks #godisgood #thegivingodthanks #iwentlookingforbeauty #pumpkins #fallingforward #grateful #november #family #lovedones #beloved

How’s your journey through transition going friend? Are you sad? Grieving? Hurting? Angry? Struggling? Do you find yourself longing? For relief? Peace? Answers? Relational wholeness? Maybe a walk in the park will do your soul some good. It did mine. I’m right there with you. And letting God meet me and soothe the aches in my heart. Lean in with me friend...into Gods tender love and compassion. He is the evergreen in he midst of life’s hard changes. I’m glad for that. #aboveandbeyondmiife #transitionhope #transition #change #fall #iwentlookingforbeauty #emptynest #loss

Like a good shepherd, the Lord leads his sheep. May we rest in his pasture of grace... “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil because you are with me.” Are you in a valley friend? May I encourage you with this grace-story? #aboveandbeyondmidlife #aboveandbeyond #hardthings #lifeafterloss #daughters #daughtersbirthday #daughtersnamedgrace #momswhomourn #midlife #transition #godsgrace New post up: link in Bio.

When the storms of life come our way- as they do, it’s good to take comfort in Gods promises. #iamwithyou #youarenotalone #fearnot Tomorrow marks day39 since my daughter @graceejackson lost her 39 yr old husband and father of her four young children. Grief has rained down on our lives, but we are not without hope. Two weeks after our son-in-law Adam died, we went to the @needtobreathe concert in Cleveland and witnessed the profound beauty of not only a visible rainbow over the Cleveland skyline as the concert began, we were also blessed by the #needtobreathe fellas who dedicated their song “testify” to my sweet hurting daughter Grace. As we huddled around my daughter and allowed the music and lyrics wash over our hurting hearts, we knew God was right there - smack dab with us- in the middle of our pain, in our storm, in our story of loss. Y’all God is faithful to carry us through every storm. Oh yes! He is...and He does. We are covered by the rainbow of his love and his promises. May you too find #peaceinyourstorm #ifnotfortheloveofgod #wewouldbewihouthope #butwearenotwithouthope shout-out to @needtobreathe @drsethbolt @borinehart3 @bearrinehart3

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