I haven't been great at sharing my grief, only those closest to me know it. However I now realise that there is a need to grief share which I see as very different from showing grief. A couple of days ago I met a lovely lady who, like me, is grieving for her husband who died two years ago. We talked and cried and laughed together. It was a very moving experience which we both benefitted from. It was because of my new friend that this blog was born.
I wrote a letter to my Pastor explaining my feelings on grief, wanting to share because it is a testimony to Jesus to show how He has overcome death in my family. I thought I'd share this letter here.
Grief is missing your husband so badly you think you see him walking down the street, then with a jolt everything comes flooding back and you remember he's dead.
Grief is cuddling his jumper in the middle of the night even though the smell of him has gone.
Grief is you trying to build lego models which aren't as good as Dad's and talking to your 13year old son about boys puberty.
Grief in Jesus is learning to let go. Letting yourself enjoy life and not feel guilty.
Grief in Jesus is praising him for what you have had, for what is now and for what will come.
Grief in Jesus is understanding Habakkuk 3 verses 17-19.
Grief in Jesus is knowing that even though everything has been taken away His love never leaves.
Grief in Jesus is building on that strong foundation, Christ the Cornerstone.
I have asked Jesus into my grief and He has met me there.
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