In April I was privileged to share on the topic “Grief Work” with bereaved parents at the Our Hearts are Home Conference in Lynchburg, Virginia.
I’ll be honest, while I’m not generally anxious about speaking in public, the weightiness of the topic and the responsibility I felt to “get it right” led to many long hours agonizing over content and a few sleepless nights worrying about delivery.
It was recorded and is available on YouTube but I’ve been reticent to share it because:
- I hate to see myself on camera even at a settled 60+ years of age (Oh, Vanity! Thy name is Woman!); and
- it’s pretty long and I was afraid that it would overwhelm parents who, like me, now suffer from shorter attention spans.
But I recently posted it on my Facebook page and there has been positive response so here it is for anyone who would like to view it:
I plan to publish a series of posts based on my notes for this presentation which might be easier for some folks to access and use over the next few days so if you are interested in a deeper dive, look for those.
Our Hearts are Home has a number of videos available on their YouTube channel produced by and for bereaved parents on a variety of pertinent topics so if this one isn’t for you, there may well be another that speaks to your heart.
I’d also encourage you to think about registering for the upcoming October conference. There are in-person and online options available.
You can find out more here: https://ourheartsarehome.org/fall-conference
It’s always my hope and prayer that those hearts who gather here are encouraged and equipped to take the next breath, do the next thing and to cling to hope.
Surviving after my son ran ahead to Heaven is the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
I’m living proof that the God who made us, loves us and longs to come alongside to help us carry this heavy, heavy burden.
I’m here to walk with you, dear heart.
You are not alone.
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