Like a River: Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward after Loss and Heartache

by Granger Smith

I was broken. Deeply broken. I had known what it was like to have a bad day or even an off week, but this was different. I was broken at the deepest part of me.

the truth is, everyone is hurting from something—even the people you think have it all together.

no one is in a clear mind in the early stages of grief.

losing a son like you did, I don’t have an answer for that. I just can’t imagine.”

WHEN GRIEVING, TWO PEOPLE ARE RARELY ON THE SAME GRIEF SCHEDULE.

look for meaning in the ashes of tragedy

I have more love to give.

“I’m so sorry. He no longer has a heartbeat.”

I will never be able to explain, or even begin to understand, the miscarriage itself.

grief and joy can beautifully coexist.