HOPE and HEALING for the Holidays

Facing the holidays can be difficult when you are missing a loved one.
Below are a few actions to consider if you are coping with
grief during the holidays.

Let go of the “oughts” and the “shoulds.”

1) BE REALISTIC:
It will hurt and that’s okay.

2) PLAN AHEAD:
Decide what is really important
and prioritize everything.

3) LISTEN TO YOURSELF:
Ask for help when you need it.

4) TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF:
Exercise, eat right and get plenty of rest.

5) CREATE NEW TRADITIONS:
Buy a gift for your loved one who
would not otherwise have a gift.
When you share love, it grows.

The Gift of Healing Tears:
Grief is not a sign of weakness nor a lack of faith.
It is the price we pay for love.

Thinking of you and praying for you during the holidays.
Ben Hill United Methodist Church Bereavement Ministries