The Parables of Grief episode 2, The Parable of the Dragonfly
01/20/25 • 10 min
After losing my husband, I discovered the profound healing power of stories. Join me, Mama Bear Wendy, as I share how a simple game inspired by Winnie the Pooh became a cherished tradition and a symbol of enduring love. Together, we explore comforting parables, such as the touching story of dragonflies that beautifully illustrates life's transformation beyond grief. With inspiration from Jeffrey R. Holland's words about angels, this episode promises to be a heartfelt journey that seeks out solace and the quiet presence of the Savior in our everyday lives.
Navigating grief is a deeply personal journey, and I am here to assure you that you are not alone. This episode is an invitation to find support and hope in shared experiences and to find resources that can aid in your healing process. Visit my website, mamabearwendy.com, for information on upcoming grief groups and one-on-one support opportunities. Let us walk this challenging road together. With a virtual embrace, I offer companionship, solidarity, and a promising that, while the path may be difficult, it is shared. We never walk in solitude.
The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional psychological advice. If you are experiencing mental health issues, please consult a licensed therapist or other qualified healthcare provider.
If you would like more grief support please see my website at Mamabearwendy.com for upcoming grief groups and 1:1 opportunities.
Although your experience and path will be unique, there is hope ahead in this path and you are not alone. I can see your pain and we will walk this road together. Here is a big bear hug from Mama Bear Wendy, your fierce support in the journey of grief, until next time.
If you enjoy this podcast please consider donating to help us keep going.
"Wendy has a beautiful way of sitting in the deep end of the ocean with you. Her presence alone is healing. She meets you where you’re at and doesn’t push you any further than where you want to go. She gently nudges you into new places with new perspectives. She is highly intuitive, sensitive and compassionate. She brings a depth to the table you rarely see. Her experiences have given her an extraordinary level of understanding and a safe place to walk to as she is a safe harbor fill of strength and integrity. She is raw and real and beautifully vulnerable and she is exceptional at conveying the words that are hard to find. She is a rare one." Christi D.
After losing my husband, I discovered the profound healing power of stories. Join me, Mama Bear Wendy, as I share how a simple game inspired by Winnie the Pooh became a cherished tradition and a symbol of enduring love. Together, we explore comforting parables, such as the touching story of dragonflies that beautifully illustrates life's transformation beyond grief. With inspiration from Jeffrey R. Holland's words about angels, this episode promises to be a heartfelt journey that seeks out solace and the quiet presence of the Savior in our everyday lives.
Navigating grief is a deeply personal journey, and I am here to assure you that you are not alone. This episode is an invitation to find support and hope in shared experiences and to find resources that can aid in your healing process. Visit my website, mamabearwendy.com, for information on upcoming grief groups and one-on-one support opportunities. Let us walk this challenging road together. With a virtual embrace, I offer companionship, solidarity, and a promising that, while the path may be difficult, it is shared. We never walk in solitude.
The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional psychological advice. If you are experiencing mental health issues, please consult a licensed therapist or other qualified healthcare provider.
If you would like more grief support please see my website at Mamabearwendy.com for upcoming grief groups and 1:1 opportunities.
Although your experience and path will be unique, there is hope ahead in this path and you are not alone. I can see your pain and we will walk this road together. Here is a big bear hug from Mama Bear Wendy, your fierce support in the journey of grief, until next time.
If you enjoy this podcast please consider donating to help us keep going.
"Wendy has a beautiful way of sitting in the deep end of the ocean with you. Her presence alone is healing. She meets you where you’re at and doesn’t push you any further than where you want to go. She gently nudges you into new places with new perspectives. She is highly intuitive, sensitive and compassionate. She brings a depth to the table you rarely see. Her experiences have given her an extraordinary level of understanding and a safe place to walk to as she is a safe harbor fill of strength and integrity. She is raw and real and beautifully vulnerable and she is exceptional at conveying the words that are hard to find. She is a rare one." Christi D.
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The Parables of Grief episode 1, The Parable of the New baby
It seemed that the joy of a new grandbaby would be lessened because my husband was on the other side of the veil without me. It seemed like the ability to rejoice in my new grandbaby would be taken from me because of the loss of my husband, but happily, it was not. When my grandbaby was born, I learned that the sun does come up after something horrible and that the darkness, the storm, and the trauma all abate. I also learned that through the atonement of Jesus Christ, I have the ability and strength to do difficult things.
The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional psychological advice. If you are experiencing mental health issues, please consult a licensed therapist or other qualified healthcare provider.
If you would like more grief support please see my website at Mamabearwendy.com for upcoming grief groups and 1:1 opportunities.
Although your experience and path will be unique, there is hope ahead in this path and you are not alone. I can see your pain and we will walk this road together. Here is a big bear hug from Mama Bear Wendy, your fierce support in the journey of grief, until next time.
If you enjoy this podcast please consider donating to help us keep going.
"Wendy has a beautiful way of sitting in the deep end of the ocean with you. Her presence alone is healing. She meets you where you’re at and doesn’t push you any further than where you want to go. She gently nudges you into new places with new perspectives. She is highly intuitive, sensitive and compassionate. She brings a depth to the table you rarely see. Her experiences have given her an extraordinary level of understanding and a safe place to walk to as she is a safe harbor fill of strength and integrity. She is raw and real and beautifully vulnerable and she is exceptional at conveying the words that are hard to find. She is a rare one." Christi D.
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Parables of Grief-- You have nothing to fear from the Journey
“Perhaps our Heavenly Father’s greatest hope is that through our fears we may choose to turn to him. The uncertainties of earth life can help to remind each of us that we are dependent on him. But that reminder is not automatic. It involves our agency. We must choose to take our fears to him, choose to trust him, and choose to allow him to direct us. We must make these choices when what we feel most inclined to do is to rely more and more on our own frantic and often distorted thinking.”
From Fear By Virginia H. Pearce Oct 1992
My husband's mission scripture was Doctrine and Covenants 6:34, which reads:
Therefore, fear not, little flock; do good; let earth and hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail.
At his funeral, the young women sang "Nothing to Fear From the Journey."
The kids and I have walked around the temple listening to that song.
Through a review of all of these things, I've learned that God speaks to you in the way you need to feel seen and loved. There are no coincidences in grief. Sometimes God just wishes to remain anonymous.
The moral of today's podcast is that you have nothing to fear from the journey.
“I contemplated the joy that will fill our hearts when we fully come to know the eternal significance of the greatest rescue—the rescue of the family of God by the Lord Jesus Christ. For it is through Him that we have promise of eternal life. Our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the source of spiritual power that will give you and me the assurance that we have nothing to fear from the journey.”
Elder M. Russell Ballard April 1997
The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional psychological advice. If you are experiencing mental health issues, please consult a licensed therapist or other qualified healthcare provider.
If you would like more grief support please see my website at Mamabearwendy.com for upcoming grief groups and 1:1 opportunities.
Although your experience and path will be unique, there is hope ahead in this path and you are not alone. I can see your pain and we will walk this road together. Here is a big bear hug from Mama Bear Wendy, your fierce support in the journey of grief, until next time.
If you enjoy this podcast please consider donating to help us keep going.
"Wendy has a beautiful way of sitting in the deep end of the ocean with you. Her presence alone is healing. She meets you where you’re at and doesn’t push you any further than where you want to go. She gently nudges you into new places with new perspectives. She is highly intuitive, sensitive and compassionate. She brings a depth to the table you rarely see. Her experiences have given her an extraordinary level of understanding and a safe place to walk to as she is a safe harbor fill of strength and integrity. She is raw and real and beautifully vulnerable and she is exceptional at conveying the words that are hard to find. She is a rare one." Christi D.
Parables of Grief - The Parables of Grief episode 2, The Parable of the Dragonfly
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Hello friends, this is the Parables of Grief podcast and this is your host, Mama Bear Wendy, I'm here to share some love and light with you on your journey through grief and loss. I hope, as our healing paths connect for the next few minutes, we can walk together and find strength for the road ahead. One scientist suggests that what the grieving need most is to have others witness our pain and help us not feel so alone. I hope in our time together you will find the companionship and understand
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