From Grief to Gratitude: One Soul’s Journey
Non-Fiction
Body, Mind, & Spirit
Family & Relationships
The death of a loved one can be frightening, confusing, and mysterious. Grief is an inevitable emotion that we will all face. It takes us on a journey that can plunge us into the deepest, darkest part of our life. It can be overwhelming, and the void left behind can be filled with anger, guilt, self-pity, and hopelessness. But it can also be transformative. The loss of a loved one is permanent, but if we allow it, it can be an opportunity to find new meaning in our own life. It is possible for us to be grateful for what once was instead of longing for what should have been.
About Mary Lynn Miller
Mary Lynn was born in a small town in northwestern Pennsylvania. She was one of eight children, and upon high school graduation, she served six years in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War era. During her service duty she gained valuable experience in what was then known as the “data processing” career field. Her years in the military helped to jumpstart a successful career in the information technology sector that spanned a period of forty years. She retired in 2009 as the Chief Information Officer for the State of Delaware and became the primary caregiver for her husband. She currently lives in Dover, Delaware, where she has been an active volunteer since retirement. She is a member of the Dover Presbyterian Church where she served as an ordained deacon for several years. She is currently the Kenty County Mentor Coordinator for Superior Court’s Veteran Treatment Court, working with troubled veterans as they strive to find a more productive life. She is also a volunteer chaplain and patient companion for the Delaware Hospice organization. Mary Lynn’s hobbies include gardening, writing, reading, traveling, and long-distance walking. She has two children and five grandchildren.
Favorite Quotes from Mary Lynn Miller
Grief is an inevitable emotion that can’t be hurried or ignored or even controlled, but it offers profound lessons.
By resisting the acceptance of my losses, my suffering persisted.
Inspiration for From Grief to Gratitude: One Soul’s Journey
My inspiration for writing this book came from a deep desire to ease my suffering due to the loss of my husband and my two closest friends. Since I had retired to take care of my husband, my career had ended. My children were grown and had families of their own. I was no longer anyone’s best friend. I desperately needed to understand why the pain was so crippling.
Reviews for From Grief to Gratitude: One Soul’s Journey
This is a hopeful, helpful small treasure as the author takes us on a tour of the losses in her life with honesty, tenderness, and compassion. As she identifies the suffering in her own heart we are encouraged to do the same. As she let God move her through grieving to find new courage, new hope, and a new life, we are strengthened to choose how to experience our own losses. The end-of-chapter questions provide an opportunity for reflecting on our own journeys through grief.
I could relate to many situations in this book and have had many struggles throughout my life. The way the author changes her viewpoint over time and grows through the pain and heartache is inspiring.
This book is an incredible encouragement to anyone, regardless of loss. Maybe you’ve lost a loved one or your experiencing the loss of dreams, abilities, etc. The author shares a wonderful journey of her life and how she has reflected on her experiences and invites the reader to reflect on their own with a section to interact with your feelings and thoughts at the end of each chapter.
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