Category Archives: Grief

Missing Mom

Posted on July 30, 2014 by jimtheyouthguy

I was recently invited by a family to help them share the life celebration of a wife and mother with friends and family gathered for a memorial service.  I was well acquainted with one of her children, but had almost … Continue reading →

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First Is Worst

Posted on November 27, 2013 by jimtheyouthguy

It was different with mom than it was with dad.  The loss of Dad was a continuous ache, a persistent feeling that something was missing.  With mom, it was all about the “firsts”. Every “first” drove a spike into a … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Know What You’ve Got Until It’s Gone – and I found out a little too late

Posted on November 27, 2013 by jimtheyouthguy

Lost I was recently visiting someone in jail.  She was fighting depression.  I know the instant reaction, “Yeah, I’d be depressed if I was sitting in jail!”  But, it was more than that.  Having sat in jail for over 7 … Continue reading →

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My Tacloban Experience: Part 2 of 4

Posted on November 26, 2013 by jimtheyouthguy

First hand experience of the devastation in the Philippines. This is from friends serving with KIM (Kid’s International Ministries) near Manilla. Consider how you might support these relief efforts.

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