When I first started attending grief share at TCC I often wondered what fueled my grief? And what fueled it was my anger! I was angry that my father was not around to see my children and be a part of their lives. And I continued to let that anger grow. And I did not look at the whole picture.
Because of all that transpired with my father's death, I did not grieve and simply went into take charge mode (as I mentioned in an early post). I placed all the burden on my shoulders and did not allow others into help me along the way. It was this burden that did not allow me to see God's purpose for me and what I needed to learn from this.
Matthew 5:4 says "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." This is so true as long as you open yourself up and allow yourself to mourn. Others will be there to comfort you and guide you through this tough time. Just simply allow yourself to mourn the loss of a loved one. What is funny about this is that it took me over 20 years to learn what God wanted me to learn from my father's death. Don't make the same mistake I made by not allowing others in to help you during your time of mourning. I know that in time, I will mourn again. I know in time, that my wife and children will have to mourn the loss of someone close to them. I want to be there for them and help guide them along the way. This is what I hope and pray that I can do through God's help.
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