Understanding Grief
Understand the basics of what to expect when you’re facing the loss of a loved one. … More Understanding Grief
In this world of over 7 Billion people, it's my hope nobody should ever feel alone. I'm proud to share in the Hope Shack project and support organizations that encourage and bring hope to those that are recovering from the storms that life throws at us. - Christina ******* Christina Blount is a trailblazer and bridge-builder, a natural result of her 20-year military career. She now works by referral only, providing private and personalized support to artists, authors and speakers. Christina is passionate about bringing the mission of a ministry together with the needs of a community by managing projects, coordinating logistics, and nurturing relationships. Her efforts have contributed to successful nationwide speaking/concert tours, specialized fundraising events, and global online communities. She was selected to organize a Presidential visit for George W. Bush, and partnered with Google on the launch of Google Hangouts and Google+ Communities. Her work during the global pandemic has raised over $1.5 million dollars to fund rescue and recovery ministries, and brought a message of hope to over 15,000 attendees via virtual and socially-distanced live events. - Driven and passionate, Christina is actively involved in mission-focused care ministries. She facilitates Grief, Divorce, and Recovery workshops, mentors women in long-term recovery centers, and is a national conduit between rescue organizations. She currently leads the Hope Shack project, an online resource for individuals seeking support, organizations providing it, and those with a message to share. - Originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Christina now makes her home in St Paul, Minnesota with her daughter Lara and a beagle named Pickles. Find them out exploring trails along the North Shore of Lake Superior or traversing the northern Canadian boundary waters of Minnesota. When a rare quiet evening finally appears, she'll be home in front of the fire with her family, a good book and pile of knitting.
Understand the basics of what to expect when you’re facing the loss of a loved one. … More Understanding Grief
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Photo Credit: Lookas PHT via CC Flickr Grief. Despair. Pain. Suffering. These are just a few words that describe the feelings and emotions that millions of people experience everyday around the world. The death of a family member or loved one, the loss of a job, a separation…
Sometimes it’s the little things that matter most. It’s when God pays attention to the little things that we are most touched by His love. … More Cowboy Boots and a Wedding Dress
“Relationships are an important part of our lives, we need to share the laughter and the tears in community.” – Via Michele Cushatt , one of the most encouraging and tenacious ladies I know. Michele’s take on nurturing relationships is the very definition and purpose of community. We laugh together, we cry together, we help with … More Let’s Stick Together
“I love to have the time with the same horse. Cowboy is my friend, and he listens to me…” … More A Horse and a Prayer
“I encountered Him in such powerful ways as He began to do a major work in my heart and in my life. And by the end He radically set me free from depression, cutting, and suicidal thoughts. I never picked up another razor blade again and was filled with this new sense of freedom and joy I’d never known before.” … More The View from Rock Bottom
“Physically, I was dealing with some serious symptoms of anxiety. Heart palpitations, shaky legs, dry mouth, headaches, severe nausea. I had lost 40 lbs in just a few months. I had separation anxiety issues.” … More Carrie’s Story
“I hated my life! …behind closed doors I would make myself feel better by harming myself.” … More Christina S.’s Story
“It’s okay to feel the feelings and have the emotions and work through it. But at the end of the day you still rise. You just do it …you keep going.” … More Carly’s Story
“The very best thing about GriefShare is that you find out that you’re not crazy and you’re not alone.”
… More Help for Handling Grief