Monthly Archives: March 2012

Grief and Anger At God

Posted on March 25, 2012 by elainecreasman

As I grieve lately, I’ve noticed my anger at God has been minimal. After other deaths and deaths of dreams, I’ve raged at God, proclaiming by my attitude that I thought He was cruel and heartless. Yes, I’ve expressed anger … Continue reading →

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Grief and Guilt

Posted on March 19, 2012 by elainecreasman

One of the hardest battles I’ve fought since hearing of my loved one’s death by suicide has been against guilt. Over and over should haves, could haves, and would haves whirl through my mind. “I should have realized the dark … Continue reading →

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Trusting God in Tragedy/Grief

Posted on March 11, 2012 by elainecreasman

A part of me wants to run away from God. He could have prevented this. My Lord could have answered my loved one’s prayers for relief from back pain. Certainly He has power to have saved his life—to intervene in those final … Continue reading →

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Battling Whys/Grief

Posted on March 4, 2012 by elainecreasman

Since the shocking call came, I have battled whys?  God, why didn’t You save his life? Ease his pain? Bring light into his darkness? I’ve wondered again and again, Lord, why didn’t You give me an urgency to contact him to give … Continue reading →

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