One of my favorite gospel songs is “You’ve Got to Walk That Lonesome Valley” which is attributed to various composers. Many adaptations have been made to the words, yet all seem to fit. This gospel song is particularly poignant for bereaved parents. We must take our grief journey alone. We must take our grief journey on our own terms and in our own way. You never need to be really alone in this lonesome valley, however; many are taking this same walk, in their own ways and on their own terms. On The Grief Closet we learn from other parents who walk the lonesome valley. We receive hope from those who take this journey with us. Some bereaved parents choose to return to the darkest places in the lonesome valley and help a newly bereaved parent as they define their own personal journey. Gradually, after thousands of steps, a bereaved parent comes to the place of resolution and emerges from the valley into the gauzy sunlight of hope. Reach out for assuring words and thoughts and ideas and hope. Take comfort in knowing that each of us is walking the lonesome valley.
Posted on: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 04:23:23 +0000
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