Forever Hope, Life and Grief Coach (Water at the Well Coaching)

Forever Hope, Life and Grief Coach (Water at the Well Coaching)

by Donna Rudd

Christianity Personal Journals

Season 1

Welcome to Forever Hope - a Biblical Coaching ministry aka Water at the Well /Grief2LifeAgain

Welcome to Episode 1! To share a little more about me as we move into how to Grieve with Hope and learn how to journey through life from a Biblical base and grow with joy, and life too live fully the way God planned it to be. Forever Hope is the first book I wrote (CLICK HERE:available on Amazon) offers the experiences and hope with God while going through some of the most difficult moments of life. What I know for sure, is what God did for me, he will do for you too, Simply believe Him, love Him, and be obedient to His direction (via the Bible). Through this Podcast, I will share how to go from Grief to Life again (if you are willing to grow); How too take circumstances that may seem grueling, or just inconvenient, and learn from God's Word how to move forward, even if it means waiting and trusting God for his timing. It's always perfect. If you find this podcast helpful and would like to support the continuing work of Grief to Life, you can kindly donate here to keep the podcast free to all who need hope through grief. Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=5RUY8PSRJ4Y3G

Forever Hope S1E2 ~ Grief and the Holidays

Keep a calendar with space to write appointments and such in Grab a journal for your lists and to do's and reminders for the week/ month/ year Keep the children's schedules from school handy here too, with all permission slips, reminders and schedules For holidays, prepare yourself for what you can handle emotionally and physically If you drive alone or with someone, park where it is easy. access to leave when you are ready (without having to ask others to move their car, causing more emotions and people wanting you to stay longer. Have a gracious response to those who might want to talk too much, or say the "wrong thing". Teach others with kindness what grief is and how cliche statements can hurt and wound. If they don't want to accept advice, don't argue, just walk away -- and LET IT GO. Don't harbor their comments. They don't understand, and it's not helpful to hold onto the words said if it hurts. Hold loosely so you can stay in. a sound mind.

What do I do with grief when someone I love dies?

Processing grief is demanded, so as not to become stuck in sorrow. But it's hard to face the reality of life without your loved one. So, how? How long will it take to find "normal" again? How can I adjust without my person? Join me as we walk this journey called grief. FACEBOOK PAGES ; FROM GRIEF 2 LIFE AGAIN https://www.facebook.com/groups/2668809196747601 YOU TUBE STATION- FOREVER HOPE JOURNALING https://www.youtube.com/@ForeverHopeJournaling INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/dbpbd/ BLOG / WEBSITE words-by-design.com FOREVER HOPE ART (ETSY SHOP) https://foreverhopeart.etsy.com

It's okay to take care of you!

In the grief journey, it may seem daunting to worry about "yourself"; but YOU are important and needed, so go ahead and develop some habits that are important for your body, soul and mind. Taking quiet walks, soaking in a warm tub to create calmness when anxiety wants to overtake your peace. Philippians 4 tells us to be anxious for NOTHING but to pray about everything. Processing grief takes time. In that time find perspective in each circumstance. FACEBOOK PAGES ; FROM GRIEF 2 LIFE AGAIN https://www.facebook.com/groups/2668809196747601 WATER AT THE WELL Coaching https://www.facebook.com/WaterattheWellCoaching/ YOU TUBE STATION- FOREVER HOPE JOURNALING https://www.youtube.com/@ForeverHopeJournaling INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/dbpbd/ BLOG / WEBSITE words-by-design.com FOREVER HOPE ART (ETSY SHOP) https://foreverhopeart.etsy.com

Self Compassion

Taking care of you is important! Find time to rest, exercise, YOU TUBE STATION- FOREVER HOPE JOURNALING https://www.youtube.com/@ForeverHopeJournaling FACEBOOK PAGES ; FROM GRIEF 2 LIFE AGAIN https://www.facebook.com/groups/2668809196747601 WATER AT THE WELL Coaching https://www.facebook.com/WaterattheWellCoaching/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/dbpbd/ BLOG / WEBSITE words-by-design.com FOREVER HOPE ART (ETSY SHOP) https://foreverhopeart.etsy.com PINTEREST PAGE : FOREVER HOPE ART AND COACHING https://www.pinterest.com/dbpbd/ Young Living Essential Oils and Supplements https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/referral/1291108

Death of a Parent

Todays topic is the death of a parent. The struggle, missing the love and affirmation of parents when. they die. How do you go on without their support. Adult children move "up the ladder" to become the elders; which may "feel" weird, and or the responsibility of being in that position (or rejection of said position). How to navigate now, without Mom and Dad. Grab a note pad, sit back and reflect on where your are now, and hopefully you will find clarity in at least one thought that is shared. Grief to Life https://www.facebook.com/groups/2668809196747601 You Tube https://www.youtube.com/@ForeverHopeJournaling Email. donna.foreverhope@gmail.com #foreverhope #wateratthewell #dbpbd #grief2life #griefhealingjourney#grievingheart #griefhelp #griefawareness #grief #helpinhealing #widowhood #griefprocess #griefliteracy #grievingparents#grievingmom #grievingdaughter #griefinthemoment #grievingheart #howtogrieve

How to continue the LEGACY of your loved one

Season 1 Ep 7 Every family has their own special way to continue the life and love and legacy of a loved one who has passed away. Do you write a book? Go on a special vacation or retreat to somewhere you've spent time in the past. Maybe you want to keep it. private and personal... you could journal, make scrapbooks filled with. memories. Finding out your new rhythm is important as you walk this journey of Grief to Life Again. #grieving #grief2life #howtogrieve #legacyandgrief

Adjusting to the "forced" changes

It's a challenge to deal with the difficulties that come our way as we walk the valley of grief. Take a day at a time. A moment at a time. Rest as needed. Cry. It's okay. Get made, just don't stay mad. It's okay. Perfection is NOT the key. But learning how to navigate the void and sadness without your loved one. Grief. We need to learn how to live it. Even though we do not like it. It's a part of your life now. FACEBOOK PAGE ; FROM GRIEF 2 LIFE AGAIN https://www.facebook.com/groups/2668809196747601 YOU TUBE STATION- FOREVER HOPE JOURNALING https://www.youtube.com/@ForeverHopeJournaling INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/dbpbd/ BLOG / WEBSITE words-by-design.com FOREVER HOPE ART (ETSY SHOP) https://foreverhopeart.etsy.com PINTEREST PAGE : FOREVER HOPE ART AND COACHING https://www.pinterest.com/dbpbd/ Young Living Essential Oils and Supplements https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/referral/1291108

Realistic Expectations

As grieving people, we need to have realistic expectations of ourselves and others while we walk this journey of grief. Join me as we walk this journey called grief. If you find this podcast helpful and would like to support the continuing work of Grief to Life, you can kindly donate here to keep the podcast free to all who need hope through grief. Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=5RUY8PSRJ4Y3G FACEBOOK PAGES ; FROM GRIEF 2 LIFE AGAIN https://www.facebook.com/groups/2668809196747601 YOU TUBE STATION- FOREVER HOPE JOURNALING https://www.youtube.com/@ForeverHopeJournaling INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/dbpbd/ BLOG / WEBSITE words-by-design.com FOREVER HOPE ART (ETSY SHOP) https://foreverhopeart.etsy.com

Reflections of a grieving spouse

Today's podcast we touch a small portion of what we experience as a widow(er). Today's book recommendation is Reflections of a grieving spouse, by H Norman Wright. (Amazon should have it available). It is an easy read. Relatable, and Norman knows, just like you and I do, what the emotions and void are like as we buried our spouse. It's not easy. Yet we do have a hope, which I touch on today. We will talk more in the future about what widows go through while we walk through grief. If you find this podcast helpful and would like to support the continuing work of Grief to Life, you can kindly donate here to keep the podcast free to all who need hope through grief. Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=5RUY8PSRJ4Y3G LINKS Join me as we walk this journey called grief. FACEBOOK PAGES ; FROM GRIEF 2 LIFE AGAIN https://www.facebook.com/groups/2668809196747601 YOU TUBE STATION- FOREVER HOPE JOURNALING https://www.youtube.com/@ForeverHopeJournaling INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/dbpbd/ BLOG / WEBSITE words-by-design.com FOREVER HOPE ART (ETSY SHOP) https://foreverhopeart.etsy.com DONATE https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=5RUY8PSRJ4Y3G

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