Grieving for the Glory of God
Is There a Tomorrow?
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Connie’s husband dies after forty-six years of marriage. She is not prepared for the stark reality of death. She struggles with what to do with her life without him; living alone for the first time in her life.
As an avid journalist, she graphically relates her journey through the deep, down to the bone hurt of grief, to the healing of a broken heart. She knows she must move forward, while still nurturing her precious memories from the past.
The journey starts out on a lonely, rocky road with many detours. Her feelings of hopelessness and despair lead her into days of crying and working until exhausted. She is on auto-pilot and superwoman mode.
Eventually, the road becomes smooth and straight, as she embarks on an uplifting spiritual journey. She rediscovers the healing power of God, clinging to His promises and the truth of His Word. Rejoicing and praising God for his sovereignty over her life, she delights in his grace, his mercy and blessings.
With the help of family, friends and scriptures, Connie moves out of self imposed darkness and isolation, into the radiant light of God’s healing love.
This journey offers lessons for those who are in a grieving situation. There are many things that can be done alone or with help from others. Information and suggestions are provided to motivate and guide you on your own personal journey of healing.
There is specific information for comforting, supporting, and encouraging a grieving person.
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About the Book
Author Connie Summers embarks on a true personal journey taken from her journals. The death of her husband throws her into turmoil. Each day, uncontrollable emotions and despair send her spiraling downward deeper into despondency. She fears she may give in to insanity. Unwilling to deal with problems or people, she works all day and falls with exhaustion into bed each night.
Ultimately she sits at rock bottom, nowhere to go except up. She looks up, realizing she has separated herself from God. Deep down, she desires God’s spiritual renewal. It is then she begins leaving the difficult, lonely, sorrowful grieving journey and steps on a firm, solid path.
Her spiritual journey has begun. This journey reunites her with the promises and power of God, as he heals her broken heart and soul; safe in his everlasting arms once more.
The author offers the grieving person specific ways in which each can overcome the pain and sufferings of grief: to look to the Divine Healer, Almighty God. Also offered are ways to help a grieving person.
“What an outstanding book of hope and comfort. It will definitely be recommended to other counselors and hurting hearts.”
—Katherine Pell, certifi ed NANC counselor
About the Author
First-time author Connie Summers was compelled to share her story after the death of her beloved husband after forty-six years of marriage. She lives in the small village of Augusta, Michigan. God, her church, her family, and friends are the center of her life. She has children, stepchildren, grand- and great-grandchildren. She is a retired registered nurse, having worked thirty years for the Michigan Department of Mental Health. Her hobbies include reading, Bible studies, journaling, writing, gardening, traveling, knitting, and biking.