Joy in the Mourning

04/06/2025

Some days, as I mourn the loss of my husband, I feel like I'm barely hanging on -- like this tree limb. During those, my weakest days, I lean HEAVILY on the Lord, trusting He will keep me from falling to the ground. I might not observe myself gaining strength or growing, but when the next morning comes, the pain subsides a bit, and I breathe easier. Then, I know two things: He walked with me through it, and my joy and serenity muscles were fortified.

04/05/2025

04/04/2025

This is my brother’s new toy. He lives in Georgia and he needs it to level and excavate his property. It reminds me of the work God is doing in our lives as we grieve and live through the pain of trauma. He excavates the junk that hinders us from seeing, feeling, and KNOWING his love. That way, as we heal, we have a clear and clean surface to fully realize how MUCH he truly loves.

04/03/2025

Welcome to Joy in the Mourning. I KNOW! There is NO joy in mourning! That’s why we’re here. Let’s come alongside each other to get back our JOY.

This page is for support, for planning get-togethers, and for tips on getting through it. Also for prayer. Feel free to share prayer requests if you want. Post ideas for local, Sarasota/Venice things to do as a group, and share your heart.