January 30, 2019
by Tricia Osterholm
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When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. Isaiah 43:2 You may find yourself feeling very alone as you try to cope with a loss. The pain can be overwhelming, and it’s hard to imagine that anyone … Continue reading
December 31, 2018
by Tricia Osterholm
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“I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not … Continue reading
November 29, 2018
by Tricia Osterholm
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Yesterday my father-in-law passed away. He was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran. Though he rarely talked about his military service, he was critically injured and lost vision and hearing for a few days when his ship was fired upon. … Continue reading
October 28, 2018
by Tricia Osterholm
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What to do with a loved one’s belongings after they have died is a dilemma, and there is no one size fits all solution. It is a very personal process and other people may not understand why it is so … Continue reading
September 3, 2018
by Tricia Osterholm
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Today Kayln would be 24. Looking at her photos makes me feel a little closer to her, but also brings the familiar ache of longing to see her again. How wonderful it would be to hear her laugh, to see … Continue reading
September 1, 2018
by Tricia Osterholm
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Jesus promises us peace. But our faith can be shaken when we are faced with devastating news, and peace suddenly seems unattainable. After the loss of a loved one, we can experience profound emptiness and loneliness that can be overwhelming. … Continue reading
July 30, 2018
by Tricia Osterholm
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How full is your calendar? Do you get anxious when you think about the upcoming week? Don’t overlook the importance of intentionally scheduling time for rest and relaxation. Time spent in rest may be considered a luxury, but in reality … Continue reading
June 30, 2018
by Tricia Osterholm
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Distressful times will come. In those moments, we discover our own strength to be inadequate. Other people fail us, for we all have weaknesses. Death may separate us from our loved ones that we once relied on. We feel alone, … Continue reading
April 29, 2018
by Tricia Osterholm
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I am reflecting on the promise of heaven more than ever before. In this life, we all experience heartache, and while we are on this earth we must live with painful memories. But once we cross over to heaven, we … Continue reading
March 13, 2018
by Tricia Osterholm
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Three years ago today we lost Kayln. You would think that after three years I would be used to the fact that she is gone, but I am not. I don’t know that I ever will be, completely. How do … Continue reading
