Well, tonight was the last session of GriefShare for this year. I really enjoyed this year. We did not have very many this year, but the ladies that did come attended most of the sessions and each time I could see them taking little steps in their grief journey.
I will not mention names here as we always promise that what happens in GriefShare stays in GriefShare. Each meeting was special. We shared stories and fears. We cried. We went through several anniversaries together.
The wonderful thing is that while the leaders of this group are imparting wisdom to people who are new to grief, it never fails that I find just as much strength and determination from them as they begin to move forward to find their new normal lives.
What people do not always understand, especially those who have not been touched by grief, is that time does not heal all wounds and we are not going to 'get over it' when someone has passed away. With a loss that deeply affects one, there is a hole in their life that will never quite get filled. In many cases the actual course of ones life will be altered as the plans and dreams that you shared with the person who died are forever changed.
It is a comfort to find others with whom you can talk and share and cry and not be judged. We learn to rely on God for our comfort and each other as well.
I am hoping that I will continue to see some of these ladies as time goes on.
But for now, GriefShare is finished. There will be another session next year.... if not sooner. It is such a blessing to be able to be of service to others who are in search of answers. While I miss Rudy every day, I have found at least one calling where I can help others and that is one of my greatest joys!
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