Monday, October 20, 2008
Guesting
Today's post will not be found here, but at Sgt & Mrs Hub's blog. Mrs Hub asked me to guest post for her, which is really an honor! I feel like everyone one else I've ever read in regards to guest posting "OH DEAR is it good enough!?!?" Haahaa. Anyways, she asked me to write about "What to say/not say to a person experiencing loss". It's specifically geared toward a mother losing a child, but a lot of it is helpful in any loss circumstances, or as Mrs Hub pointed out, in some regards to infertility troubles.
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Oh Susie, what a wonderful guest post! I hear you about the comment about how "it's a good thing you have Oceana". I heard that so much...duh! she's not Joshua! I have probably heard all the things you list as Not-so-hot responses. And the bible verses tops the list...no one but God himself has a right to quote them and you can tell Matt that I said so. You did a beautiful job...never cease to amaze me with your wisdom and gifting for writing it down. Love and appreciate you more than you know!
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ReplyDeleteYou did just perfect. It always amazes me that one so young can be so wise and like I mentioned in comment @ [Sgt. & Mrs. Hub] unfortunately wisdom does not come with inexperience. I know our Heavenly Father plans to help a great many people by using you as an instrument in his hands. Prayers will be answered as he sends you as his angel to help others in need. May the Lord continue to bless and guide you and heal the hurt in your heart.
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ReplyDeleteGreat post! I am sure that is helpful to someone who has never been in that situation. I know I probably said stupid things unintentionally before going through my own loss. I think I would add that it is bad to not say anything at all or pretend that it didn't happen because it makes you uncomfortable.
ReplyDeleteSusie, You did GREAT! Eighteen months ago when we had to give up custody of the 2 children we were fostering, the grief was astounding & overwhelming. My (bio) family was in danger, so it was a necessary move, but it was crushing & devastating none the less. And like you, I got a lot of not-so-smart comments from well-meaning people that I just wanted to shake & say "that did not help!!". You did a great job of capturing intelligent things to say.
ReplyDeleteHi Susie. Read it and appreciated it. Thanks for sharing with us.
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