Gratitude & Grief
Nov 25, 2024
A week ago friends and family from all over the country gathered to celebrate the life of my husband at our home church here in Texas. It was beautiful and I know he would have loved it. For those of you that could not attend, please view the attached link. I pray that as you watch you experience the same peace that we all experienced in that room together.
As we head into this week, I stumbled upon an article that perfectly summed up how I feel right now, and I quote, “Lament and thanksgiving can coexist. Thanksgiving doesn’t negate our grief, and true gratitude doesn’t sweep our sorrow under the rug. Instead, gratitude to God offered in the midst of grief can be a lifeline reminding us of the goodness of God, even - and maybe especially - when He doesn’t feel good.”
I’ve told countless people how humbling this whole experience has been for me. I can never say thank you enough for all the generosity our family has recieved. So in the midst of my deep grief, I see God’s goodness showing up through all of you - I am so thankful for all of you. Thank you 🤍
Link to the Celebration of Life Service