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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Grief and Grace

I have a dear, dear friend that I first met about six years ago. Our oldest boys were in preschool together. Our girls became BFFs. And then they moved away to be closer to her husband's job. Shortly after their move her husband received a devastating diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma. After a 2 1/2 year battle with the cancer, her husband went home to be with the Lord just five months ago.

My friend is such an encouragement to me. She recently started a blog in order to share some of her journal entries. I thought you might like to read them too.

Aside from being the cutest, most fashionable mom (to four beautiful children) she is the most authentic, transparent Christian that I have ever met and she really shares what's going on in her heart. Prepare to be encouraged (and shed a few tears).

Her blog is called Living in His Sustaining Grace. I've linked you to her first entry. Because sometimes you just need to start at the beginning.

2 comments:

Mommyto8 said...

thank you for sharing this <3

Ingrid @ thesunnyside.me said...

Liz...It was really wonderful to meet you last night. Am so thankful that you and Keri came up to chat with me. I felt so blessed to be able to sit next to you and hear a little bit about who you are and what inspired you to come last night. Have scrolled through your blog - and I have to tell you that your kids and (hands down) some of the most adorable kids I've ever seen! Your youngest daughters eyes are just beautiful!
Also clicked on the link to your dear friend who lost her husband - her journey is so touching!!! I was crying while reading through it. I was going to comment on her blog and share this really powerful book I read on loss - It's called 'A Grace Disguised' by Jerry Sittser - the most powerful book I've ever read - he lost his wife, child and mother in a car crash - i pray it will touch her heart. i'll mention that i came through your blog.

Thanks again for your kindness last night...so nice to meet you!