Send this link to any one who'd benefit from this sort of encouragement during a time of grief during the holidays. Tis the season to be jolly, unless you are extremely burdened and heavy-laden. In our last two episodes, not only to we want to have fun talking about Christmas and being jolly, we also want to remember those who are suffering or have a family member suffering; and potentially be a resource to help folks navigate this season.  Kate J. Meyer is an author, speaker, licensed professional counselor, and ordained minister. She wrote, Faith Doesn't Erase Grief: Embracing the Experience and Finding Hope.  In one of the most helpful new Christian grief books, Meyer blends up-to-date grief psychology, biblical accounts, and everyday stories to (1) Offer a way to acknowledge emotions, (2) Introduce three main phases of early grief, middle grief, and lasting grief, helping you understand and navigate each one, (3) Discuss the continued but changed bond many grievers experience when their loved one is gone. (4) Offer "pause for whisperings" space to record what you’re experiencing, and (5) presents step-by-step tools for coping, such as "Psalms writing."In this episodeRev. Kate J. Meyer / Site / Instagram / Book Joey Svendsen / InstagramTributesBill Gadol by his wife, Karen GadolMary Lou by her daughter Wendi Puthuff Sullivan Fitzgerald by her owner Joy Lynne Erickson"Grams" by her granddaughter Jenna SurrattLori Fitzgerald by her friend Adam MartinRoz Page by her husband Perry Page.Stay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion PageExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton MusicChristmas music by Seacoast Music: Spotify and Apple Music.