This time finds us all in tender moments during which we grapple with learning how to navigate novel challenges. Without wanting to be alarmist, I wanted to share storybook resources-- a core of how we discuss and learn in Sunday school-- for grief.
Much like Jesus looked over Jerusalem and wept for what he knew would come, many of us are experiencing an unease and anticipatory grief. Many of us have begun to experience loss. Mindful of what the statistics and experts tell us about what is to come in the next few weeks, I wanted to make available a couple of books that may help your children understand and process this time and the loss that may well accompany it.
If you wish to purchase the books, they are:
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If that isn't in your budget at this time or if the YouTube videos have been working well for your family, I have made readings available on YouTube:
These times will continue to challenge us. I hope you are able to deeply experience Holy Week this year and draw comfort in the reality that we are all progressing through Holy Week in a unique kind of solidarity this year.
Continue to be with each other and find ways to savor each other's presence and nurture each other with grace.
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