Life After Loss; From Mourning to Joy, Slow Living, The Mindful Christian Life
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- Hello and welcome back to the mindful Christian life. Today’s video is all about life after loss. It can be really challenging to navigate; from all of the different emotions you feel to changes with family dynamics, logistics, and fear of the future. But there’s always hope in Christ and He is with you each step of the way.
“Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4
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Blessings in Christ,
Halley
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@@theparttimehomemaker thanks for watching!!
I haven't had a death in my family but I have been grieving the loss of my marriage of 53 years. I know it's not the same or as hard as dealing with a physical death, but it is painfully grievous to the heart, mind, body and spirit. It has been a long process of adjusting to this change. I am fortunate that my family has been there for me but most importantly God has been there for me and will continually help me with whatever my needs are when I place my trust in Him.
I’m so so sorry to hear that. It is so very similar to experiencing death of a loved one. Grief is grief. That is a major loss for you and I can only imagine how hard it’s been after having 53 years together 🥹 I’m going to pray for you tonight, Dawn. May you continue to find hope, courage and comfort each day moving forward. Thank you for sharing your story with me here ❤️
I stumbled across your video today. It was very comforting. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I lost my 27 year old daughter. There is so much grief. I never thought that I could live through such a thing, but here I am. I pour myself into my creative side and lose myself in the peacefulness of it. I find creating calms me. I may not be able to feel genuine happiness again, but I can experience peace. Beautiful video!
@@HolidayBackgrounds I am so sorry to hear about your daughter! It is so hard to navigate life after. I never thought I’d be able to survive either but here we are, like you said. God is faithful to carry us!
My twin died when we were 29 years old - about 8 years ago. My mom is trying to find some hobbies to help her grief. So I loved reading your comment. You sound similar to me. Creating is truly therapeutic. What do you like to create?
@@halleymastrolonardo Thank you Halley. I am so sorry about your loss too. My 30 year old daughter is struggling with the loss of her sister. It has forever changed her. I cannot imagine you losing your twin.
I am so sorry for your mother too. I hope she can find something that brings her peace.
I like to create content. I started not even knowing how to turn my computer on lol. I have my Holiday Backgrounds channel and another one, Colleena Renee that I rarely post on. Really, prob. just avoiding what I went here on the first place to do, which is share grief and navigating life through trauma. I will get there eventually. Your channel is lovely. I wish you the best. Thank you for your kind words.
@@HolidayBackgrounds oh I feel for your 30 year old daughter so much. Sibling loss definitely changes you. I hope she knows the Lord and is finding comfort in Him. I love that you also create content on here as a creative outlet! How fun. I’ll check out your channel. I hope you have a blessed Sunday and that you and your daughter find rest in being together through your shared grief journeys.
Grief really hurts
@@QueenMujahid it really does!🥹 I pray God brings you comfort!
@@halleymastrolonardo do you sell those bath scent things that you had in a jar?
@@QueenMujahidoh that’s so sweet to ask. I have thought about it! Maybe one day soon I’ll sell them on my Etsy page! They’re fun to make :)
@@halleymastrolonardo idk how to do anything with my hands 😂🥹 Im dumb. But you gotta tutorial?
@@QueenMujahidhahah I don’t yet! Maybe soon :)
Both of our children passed and oh how we know grief! Thank you for your posts.
@@vandaguthrie1782 wow I’m absolutely saddened for you, I’m so so sorry! Thank you for sharing your story and being vulnerable. I pray God is meeting you in your stage of loss, whatever that looks like
A big thanks for your story❤! God bless you sister. Greets from the Netherlands
Thank you so much for watching!
Hello again I just want to say thank you for your beautiful words and yes God is there with us through everything sometimes it's hard to see that but as you said he is there and he will guide us through I pray that everyone that has come to your Channel with grief will find solace in God through your words you are a blessing and I thank you sweet dreams and God bless
Thank you, that was so kind; I loved reading your comment! It really blessed me! I hope that whoever watches is reminded of Gods promises and hope and that they feel less alone. Thank you for being here!
THANK YOU. This is timely to my heart cry to the Lord in a prayer a few days ago. 🙏🏼💔❤️🩹
I commented to someone on the link to the loss of your twin sister.
Thank you for this, it is so helpful.
I too often feel angry or bitter, new feelings for me. 🙏🏼📖🕊
Oh I’m so glad this was timely for you! I so appreciate your support and comments! I can struggle with anger and bitterness too. May the Lord be near to you!
@@halleymastrolonardo Thank you Mis Halley.
It was my 32 year old son I lost, served in several ministries, and people in several States devasted still 10 months later.
I know there is a special bond and a very special connection between twins, let alone sisters and I will continue to pray for you.
Your videos are very calming and insightful. 🕊💝🙏🏼
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Psalms
“My flesh and my heart fail, but God, is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalms
I lost my dad when I was 8, then I didn't understand but now I'm 30 it hurts a lot, whenever I hit rock bottom I always wish he could be here to give me advice. Recently I lost my 2+ years relationship and it's been intensely painful. Some days are just unbearable and I can't leave my room . Then today I came across the ending of Psalm 73 , so powerful
I’m so so sorry to hear that. It does hurt! Especially when you are that young and it surfaces later in life. It’s quite an interesting thing how that works. I’m going to pray for you today. Thank you so much for sharing your story with me!
Thank you for this beautiful video ♡
Thank you for watching!
Amen. God bless you❤
@@bettycesky4947 THank you! Same to you!
There is a book that help me through a season…Just enough light for the step I’m on. Not sure of the author, but the title says it all !
That’s great! What’s the title?
Just enough light for the step I’m on 🌸
@@jenniferortiz9553 oh that’s awesome! I misread your comment but I just looked it up! Sounds great
That's so beautiful and encouraging at the same time....yeah we all gonna lose someone in the path of our life but the important thing is that the life must go on....so yeah I'm here for the first time and the smoothness in the voice👌👌 All the blessings and love from India .. hoping to see something more of it😊
@@vikashchandra1424 oh thank you so much for the encouragement and hope of your comment. I enjoyed reading it. I have friends who just moved to India. I’d love to visit one day. Thank you for watching!
1 Peter 5:6-11
Romans 8:28
Psalm 126:5-6
Psalm 34
I pray these scriptures bring comfort to those suffering. 🩷 God bless
@@ashelizabeth9844 amen! I love all of these! Thank you so much for posting them here
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Your videos are so encouraging! I love your beautiful sachets!! What did you put in them? I also love sachets and beautiful gift wrap! 🥰🥰
@@stacysmith4087 oh that is so kind! Thanks for being here :) I used little drawstring bags that are specific for tea and bath soaking. You can type it in on google or amazon and find some easily! I put rose petals, calendula, lavender, oats, and Epsom salts in mine :) thank you for watching. Let me know if you make any!
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Halley, you look so sad sweetheart.
Remember Habakkuk 3:17-19. "Although the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the field yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the God of my salvation. The LORD God is my strength; He makes my feet like hind's feet, He makes me tread upon my high places". I pray the LORD will sustain you and give you strength to go through this time of grief. Amen 🙏 ❤❤
@@suzettewoolley5397 I love this scripture! Thank you so much. I was really tired this day I filmed the video haha so that must be it. As I’m no longer in a season of grieving but hoping to just relate to others since I was once there.
I praise God the sadness of the loss of my twin has not been as heavy as it used to be! It’s been 8 years since my twin died and wow, God is faithful to bring me such a long way!
I also have 3 kids under 6 so I am feeling it lately 😂 😴 thank you for your encouragement !
@halleymastrolonardo I am glad to know you are no longer in a season of grief and yes that is one of reasons we are not exempt from grief and sadness so we can in turn help those who are going through such a time. And yes that is a beautiful scripture from Habbukuk. I came upon that scripture from the website of Rooney sews - another godly sister. And yes having 3 children under 6 is a full on not to mention exhausting time. Remember Psalms 23:7 "Children are a blessing and gift from the Lord". Yes it's exhausting and seems never ending but one day ( and believe me Halley it comes fast) they will be grown up and all your hard work will pay off when they become not only your adult children but also your friends. God bless🙏😀
Sorry that was Psalms 127:3-4 and Psalms 128:3-4.😀
@@suzettewoolley5397 it’s so so true! It’s going very quickly! I feel that a lot these days. And I love Courtney from Rooney! we chat on occasion. She’s lovely! Thank you again and I’m so grateful to be able to share the hope of Christ with others who are grieving ❤️
Dear Halley, you came upon my feed a few weeks back and it ministered God’s tenderness to my heart. My wonderful husband and best friend for 43 years passed onto heaven on Dec. 21st, 2022. Going on 19 months now. I can truly say if it had not been for my relationship and love for my Lord Jesus and His complete faithfulness to walk me through this difficult season- I would have been a wreck, probably turn to any vice to numb the pain. I shudder the though because my life before Christ- years ago, was complete bondage.
Grief is an odd thing. You can have a good week or even a few and then…bam!!! Something happens and your crying and that heaviness settles on your chest. God is my hope and mighty fortress. He is so faithful. Thank you so much for your soothing videos. We would’ve been married 40 years this year in April. I miss my hiking & adventure buddy. Seniors yes, but very active and hiking was wonderful with him! 🥹
Just stumbled across your video. Love your video. Love your gingham top as well. Where is it from?
Hi! Thank you! It used to be a dress and I reworked it to make it a tank :-) it was originally from petal & pup online