People grieve in different ways. As such, Valley of Life hopes to offer a diverse set of resources to help people healthily move through their grief. Consequently, with the holidays still lingering for a few more days, we wanted to share another method of remembering loved ones: lighting a candle.
It’s Christmas Eve and, for most people, today and tomorrow will be a joy-filled holiday spent with friends and family. However, for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, the pain of the holiday season can often be too much to bear.
I came across this poem as I was searching for resources to help with holiday grief. The poem references the tragic loss of young children, and how the holiday season only worsens the grief of the parents they’ve left behind. Despite the pain, however, the parents offer those who are hurting a glimmer of hope by alluding to a “mysterious Something” that keeps love in their lives. If you’re someone in particular who deals with grief during this time of year, hopefully this beautifully written poem can lend some comfort. (more…)
For many, this time of the year is one filled with joy; for others who have lost loved ones, the holidays can be especially difficult.
As you consider giving gifts to friends and family this holiday season, also remember those who may be grieving the loss of a loved one. For those who have lost someone during this time of year, it is a particularly difficult season to bear. Giving a gift to a grieving friend or neighbor can go a long way toward healing.
