Jason F. Wright - Until You Find Strength: A Message of Comfort for When Your Grief Feels Too Heavy

Other Books by Jason F. Wright The James Miracle Christmas Jars Christmas Jars Reunion Christmas Jars Journey Pennys Christmas Jar Miracle Recovering Charles The Cross Gardener The Seventeen Second Miracle The 13th Day of Christmas The Wednesday Letters The Wedding Letters Picturing Christmas The Christmas Jukebox Even the Dog Knows 2022 Jason F. Wright All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the publisher, Shadow Mountain Publishing, at permissions@shadowmountain.com. The views expressed herein are the responsibility of the author and do not necessarily represent the position of Shadow Mountain Publishing. Visit us at shadowmountain.com Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Wright, Jason F., author.

Title: Until you find strength : a message of comfort for when your grief feels too heavy / Jason F. Wright. Description: [Salt Lake City] : Shadow Mountain Publishing, [2022] | Summary: An extended greeting-card to help those struggling with grief feel supported and comfortedProvided by publisher. Identifiers: LCCN 2021062764 | ISBN 9781629729954 (hardback) | eISBN 9781649330819 (eBook) Subjects: LCSH: Grief. | BISAC: SELF-HELP / Death, Grief, Bereavement | LCGFT: Self-help publications.

The people who love you, including me, know that
you recently lost someone you loved. The people who love you, including me, know that
you recently lost someone you loved.

Nonot loved. Love. Now and forever. And no matter who has left for a season, the quiet will come. Time will drip by in steady drops.

It looks like two a.m.

It feels like heavy, wet wool. It sounds like familiar whispers and invisible footsteps in the kitchen.

We know how hard the quiet can be. But were still here. After the services and the flowers and the belated cards... When the freezer is finally empty of those meals you didnt make...

When extended family and friends return to their own homes...

This season of grief can be the hardest. But were still here. Routines resume. Life lumbers forward. Your new normal has arrived.

The one you didnt order. But were still here.

Even if we dont call as
often as we should. Or send that perfect message
at the perfect time. We know your heart still aches. We know your heart still aches.

And were still here. If too much time has passed,
please call. We will come running.

If the quiet is unbearably loud, send a text. Anytime, day or night, happy or sad emoji,
our hearts and phones await. If you feel you might drown in your tears...

Or if surviving another day seems impossible, reach out. We will embrace you for as long as you need.

Any hour. Any time. Any place. Because we love you. Because we love you.

We believe in you. Because until you find strength, were still here. And one day, somewhere down lifes highway,
the sun will rise and bring hope and healing. And we will still be here for you.

Feel loved. Authors Note Ive served as an ecclesiastical leader in various roles for years, and I have sat with many people in their grief. Authors Note Ive served as an ecclesiastical leader in various roles for years, and I have sat with many people in their grief.

From noisy emergency rooms seconds after losing a loved one to quiet living rooms many months later, Ive shared tears and advice with mourners. Please note that I am not formally trained or licensed, and my counsel should not be considered professional advice, but I have seen several key principles work well. Perhaps they might work for you too. Do the Little Things Keep the easy routines. Eat, sleep, walk. Watch your favorite shows.

Even answer a few emails or texts if you can. Focusing on the little things you can control can help you during times when everything feels chaotic. Those daily you moments can serve as a peaceful anchor in troubled waters. Dont Fear the Laughter When meeting with someone grieving, I often ask them to tell me a funny story about the loved one theyve lost. It might be an embarrassing moment or the persons favoriteand often sillyjoke. The laughter almost always comes, and usually with a few tears.