It is now November, and that simple change in month means that so many of us are starting to think about the holidays—planning and buying gifts and decorating.

But for some of us, holidays also bring along a bit of sadness or stress. Holidays can be hard for numerous reasons.

It could be that a loved one has passed during the year, and so it’s our first time celebrating without them. It could be that we are unable to gather with our family or friends, and being alone doesn’t really feel like much of a reason to celebrate.

But the question is, is it even possible to celebrate and give thanks when you are grieving? I believe you can. And that’s why I want to offer you three truths today that I want you to remember as we head into this holiday season.

Kari

RELATED EPISODES + RESOURCES:

·       Pen Your Way to Peace Holiday Workshop on November 9: http://lovedoesthat.org/holidayworkshop

·       Episode 95: Blue Christmas Mini Service: Holding On to Hope in the Midst of Suffering and Loss

·       Episode 42: Offering a Blue Christmas Service to Honor the Loss and Cling to the Hope

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>> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal

http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop

>> Journal Gently: An 8-week program designed to help you process grief and trauma with God

http://lovedoesthat.org/journalgently

>> Written Spiritual Direction: Recognize God’s presence in your pain

http://lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection

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