How to cope with losing a loved one

It’s been almost six months since my dad passed and I still think about him daily.
I still miss him, quite a lot so I decided to finally put pen to paper and write something! Maybe this will help a little, maybe it won’t. Maybe you’ll feel a little less isolated and if that is all, I’m happy.

This post will be about how I’ve been coping with grief in my life.
These two words stand out particularly in my mind during this time:
Gratitude and Prayer

Gratitude
Yes, gratitude. I’m beyond grateful for all the time I spent with my dad. With that being my primary focus, I do not dwell on or concern myself with what could have been or what I didn’t get to experience with him. Instead, I treasure the good times, the long drives, the music, and our daily conversations. I’m thankful I got to love him.
Jot down those good times or special memories you shared with your loved ones and allow the tears. Holding them back only hurts more, I think.

Prayer

Continue to pray for the repose of their souls, daily. Through this, I’ve been feeling more at peace. Let God’s will be done, not mine.
As Father Mike says, death is not the end, for those in Christ, life is changed not ended; so we grieve, but we do not grieve as though we have no hope.

’til next week
Abby