Finding beauty in the Unexpected Journey.
First Vacation 💔without you! Exhausted this morning in all ways 😢 but we did it! Are you dealing with grief and this is a familiar feeling? Feeling guilt when you shouldn’t feel it but also being afraid of creating new like all the old memories will be lost? Ugh 😣 it really is truly a horrible feeling and massive void.
Just because something isn’t the way you originally intended, doesn’t mean it cant be beautiful in a new way. This is something I am constantly learning and battling and boy is it hard. If I could change it in a heartbeat i absolutely would. So I show up in a very real raw form hoping to grasp and embrace my new life and honor my old life a little more and more each day. Appreciate you weathering the storm of grief with me 💔truly means so much.
Beauty in the unexpected. Trying to let go of guilt and embracing the bittersweet of creating new memories after the loss of my incredible husband and father of my four children.
I don't know if you fell on my Crazy Busy Mama blog because you are struggling with grief too, or just happened on this blog post because of my Crazy Busy Mama recipes blog, but either way I am glad you are here. I am knew to this grief struggle, as I lost my sweet husband unexpectedly on April 9th 2024. That day marks the day my entire world came crashing down.
If you are new to this section of the Blog here is Quintin's Story and the events surrounding his sudden and unexpected death.
Beauty in the Unexpected Journey
Christ is the ultimate joy giver! He gives us joy that extends beyond the surface and releases us from the bondage that sorrow brings.
Although our circumstances may not change, much like my circumstances of losing my husband Quintin but I choose to change the lens in which I view life. This is so hard and it is a constant struggle, but I believe God can redeem our story even through this tragic loss. He remains the calm in my storm. So when uncertainty and frustration cloud my view, I will strive to make a decision to choose the JOY he provides in the new journey.
Just like the bible teaches us…
and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor. Isaiah 61:3
He is my ultimate strength, peace, comfort and joy!
Every morning, I wake up and share a bit of my heart on my socials. If you are not following me on instagram, you can do so HERE and in this season specifically I am sharing my grief journey. Praying that I can share hope in the midst of my pain and how you too can find purpose in the midst of your valley by remembering Whose you are and who holds you! For those who would like to take a listen you can do so below.
So thankful for your encouragement each day 🥹your support means the world to me.
I am excited to announce, I have started my very own Crazy Busy Mama mug collection. “With God All Things are Possible” is on of my signature exclusive mugs and you can SNAG IT HERE – Each one of my designs comes with my CBM signature with a 💗✝️ on each. I hope you enjoy having coffee with me each morning and these exclusive CBM designs encourage you to put your best foot forward each day!
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I want to learn to Gratitude journaling. Can you advise me I am 72 and this I think is new for me I have known God for as long as I can remember
You are a Great Strong woman and God knows your Strength and your wisdom thank you for Being YOU
Thanks for sharing your grief and for the encouragement you share here. My husband of 45 years is having strokes and I’m losing him more and more along with the life style we’ve taken for granted. Everything is changing – I’m having to do more and more as he loses the ability to function. So sad and I’m getting exhausted from care taking. The scriptures you added are so comforting and give me strength. Thank you again for being so transparent.