by Donna Berger | Aug 12, 2023 | Featured Grief, Uncategorized
Today I am grateful to Casting Crowns for so beautifully reflecting the story of my life in their song, Desert Road. (Please Google – Casting Crowns – Desert Road (Official Audio)) I did not choose the desert road where Gerry, Dawn, Stephen, and... by Donna Berger | Jun 3, 2023 | Featured Grief, Uncategorized
Dear Friend in Grief, Loss comes at us in so many ways: failed relationships, shattered dreams, serious illnesses, broken promises, and often the greatest of these – the loss of a beloved person in our life. All these losses come shrouded in pain and sorrow.... by Donna Berger | Jun 11, 2022 | Featured, Featured Grief, Uncategorized
“[God] will wipe every tear from [our] eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Rev. 21:4 As I continue my study of the Book of Revelation, the character of God calls out to me. In my life, I never... by Donna Berger | Mar 20, 2022 | Featured Grief, Uncategorized
The text message from my friend Emily read, “Major’s gone…I’m not OK right now. Call you tomorrow.”It’s devastating to lose a beloved pet and many pet owners find their grief just as overwhelming and heart wrenching as the loss of a family member or close friend. Our... by Donna Berger | Feb 27, 2022 | Featured Grief, Uncategorized
I hadn’t been back ‘home’ to Connecticut in three years. But I traveled up a week ago to visit my sister, whose husband passed away recently. While I was there my son, Michael, marked another ‘heavenly birthday.’ My sister never misses a birthday or... by Donna Berger | Jan 8, 2022 | Featured Grief, Uncategorized
The new year rang in and we’re taking down the tree. It’s the calm after the storm. But for many there were storms within the storm. Some may have been blustery, and others passed without notice. Holidays with family and friends can create the moments that memories...