Tag Archives: grief

An Agonizing Victory

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Shot in the face and left for dead, Amanda Simpson not only survived, she left the hospital in time to attend the funeral of the man she loved. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Amanda Simpson, Amber Cloclasure, Amy Clary, Andrew Clary, attempted murder, funeral, grief, Kim Whitsell, mourning, murder, New Life Church, overcoming, Rick Clary, Terry Whitsell | Comments Off

A Sharing of Grief

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Doc Arnett

In the aftermath of our greatest tragedies, it is not explanation that is most needed; it is the expression of love in comfort and sharing. Continue reading →

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A Soothing Comfort

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Like a gentle dawning on a peaceful day, so is the comfort of those who love us in our times of grief. Continue reading →

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What Shall I Grieve?

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Doc Arnett

My mother was granted release from the prison of flesh last evening. She was 99 years old and died peacefully with some family members present. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Resurrection/Return, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged comfort, grief, grieving, mother's death, mourning, rejoicing, Ruby Arnett, Ruby Herndon Arnett | 2 Comments

Comfort

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I have seen close enough
the long aching pain
the death of a child brings a mother. Continue reading →

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Silent Son

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Doc Arnett

You knew as soon as she told you
about the cramps,
the spotting,
the pain of brokenness
below her belly,
that something was wrong.
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Miscarriage

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Doc Arnett

But how, then,

do we ease the pain of the loss

of the un-named child?
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Posted in Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged abortion, baby, death of child, death of infant, grief, loss, miscarriage, pain, sharing, sorrow, stillborn, unborn | Comments Off