Harsh Grief Gentle Hope

Download or read book Harsh Grief Gentle Hope written by Mary White and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is not a word in the English language to describe the loss of a child. Widow describes the loss of a spouse; orphan defines loss of mother and father. But when bereaved parents need to tell of their suffering, no single word carries the painful message. Instead, parents have to state the achingly sad fact every time.The sorrow parents feel when their child dies illustrates their expectations for the future, which died with their child. "Beyond the pain and grief came quiet, gentle hope from God. Slowly, very slowly, the shock, horror, and sorrow receded, and healing began. I hope that in telling the story of Steve's murder and my sorrow, other grieving families will find some understanding of their grief, and with it a degree of hope and peace." - Mary and Jerry White