Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Are you thankful?
Are you thankful? One of the most difficult challenges in grief is being thankful. The pain of grief is so great that finding something to be thankful for does not come natural, and it also takes time. But, I would urge to start looking as soon as possible.
In my own situation, with my son taking his life, I went over all the dreadful details, but did find something. Our last words were, "I love you."
Do I wish I had said more or asked more or done something to prevent what happened? Yes, but one cannot turn back the pages of time. His death will not be undone. I can't so it no one can. Although I wished with every fiber of my being that I could.
So I (gently) challenge (encourage) you to take a moment of each new day and seek something to be thankful for. If nothing else, it will be a respite from the painful grief that at times will blot out all other things. BUT, don't be satisfied with all the pain; seek a time to be thankful. Peace,
In my own situation, with my son taking his life, I went over all the dreadful details, but did find something. Our last words were, "I love you."
Do I wish I had said more or asked more or done something to prevent what happened? Yes, but one cannot turn back the pages of time. His death will not be undone. I can't so it no one can. Although I wished with every fiber of my being that I could.
So I (gently) challenge (encourage) you to take a moment of each new day and seek something to be thankful for. If nothing else, it will be a respite from the painful grief that at times will blot out all other things. BUT, don't be satisfied with all the pain; seek a time to be thankful. Peace,
