Monthly Archives: April 2012

Praising My Way Through Grief

Posted on April 29, 2012 by elainecreasman

Praising God when things are going well seems the right thing to do. But when my world seems to be shattered, praising God can feel unnatural. And so it is. This is why God rejoices when I do it, and … Continue reading →

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Prayer and Grief

Posted on April 23, 2012 by elainecreasman

Prayer is not about getting my way, but about getting myself out of the way. This thought came to mind yesterday as I contemplated the wonder of prayer. Prayer has been key to holding me up and holding me together … Continue reading →

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Letting Others Help Us Grieve

Posted on April 16, 2012 by elainecreasman

One temptation I’ve had on this journey of suicide grief is to isolate myself from people. Some days I feel too sad to be around those who are glad. And pretending is hard. I’ve also felt tempted to say “fine” … Continue reading →

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Holding On To God’s Promises

Posted on April 9, 2012 by elainecreasman

As I tearfully make my way through the valley of suicide grief, this thought has come to me: suicide feels like a broken promise. One unspoken promise I’ve felt was broken is, “We will never do this to each other … Continue reading →

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Grief And Anger

Posted on April 1, 2012 by elainecreasman

The deceased, relatives, the doctor, the spouse, oneself, close friends, those who had the most recent contact… These are just some of the people we can be angry with after a death. Following a suicide, these feelings of anger can … Continue reading →

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