Grieving at Christmastime

by Dwight Daniels, R. W. Alley (Illustrator)

Overview

Christmas is a time for rejoicing, but it can also be a stressful time, even under the best of circumstances. When you are grieving the death of a loved one, Christmas can be particularly challenging. In this book, you’ll find gentle, practical, hope-filled guidance that suggests ways to recognize the season while also acknowledging and responding in a healthy way to the sadness and grief in your heart.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781497683105
Publisher:	CareNotes
Publication date:	09/30/2014
Series:	Elf-help
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	82
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Dwight Daniels is an author and editor of spirituality publications. He can be contacted by writing the publisher of One Caring Place / Abbey Press Publications. He would like to dedicate this book to his brother Ted, who is grieving the loss of a loved one this Christmas.
 
R. W. Alley is the illustrator for the popular Abbey Press adult series of Elf-help books, as well as an illustrator and writer of children’s books. He lives in Barrington, Rhode Island, with his wife, daughter, and son. See a wide variety of his works at: www.rwalley.com.

Read an Excerpt

Grieving at Christmastime

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By Dwight Daniels, R. W. Alley

Abbey Press

Copyright © 2005 Dwight Daniels
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4976-8310-5

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CHAPTER 1

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Christmas is coming. The signs of rejoicing are everywhere. People smiling, people laughing—but not you. In the midst of joy, you feel sad. Your heart is heavy. You are grieving.

2.

Your loved one has died. Perhaps this is your first Christmas since the death. Even if more time has passed, the grief and sadness can return at this time of year with a special force.

3.

Shoppers rush by, their arms filled with gifts. You walk alone, feeling empty. City sidewalks twinkle with color and light. But a light has gone out in your life.

4.

Carolers sing out, "Joy to the world!" But you don't feel like singing this Christmas. There seems to be little to be joyful about in your world.

5.

Holiday cards arrive with messages of good cheer. But they don't cheer you up—not this year. They only seem to remind you of what you have lost.

6.

Fortunately, you don't have to face your grief alone. You can turn to loved ones for companionship and comfort.

7.

Your friends and family understand that you are hurting. They are ready to help in any way they can.

8.

If loved ones are close at hand, you can spend a quiet evening visiting them. Even from a distance, you can feel connected through a phone call, letter, or email. Staying close to those who care helps at this difficult time.

(Continues...)

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