Grieving with Grace

Grieving with Grace A private support group for widow and widowers. We explore grief as a non-linear journey.

03/26/2026

Happy Thankful Thursday đź’›

We don’t wait until Thanksgiving to be grateful…
we choose gratitude all year round.

Today, I’m thankful for the miracle of life.
I’m alive. I’m standing.
And it is only by God’s grace that I keep going—He is my strength.

I’m thankful for my family.
For the friends who stay.
For the ones who listen with love and never get uncomfortable when I speak about my loved one in heaven.

And yes… you know him well.
Alberto Torres—an extraordinary man, a faithful servant, a loving husband, an incredible father to my children,
and a grandpa my grandkids will never forget.

Memories were built… and they will forever be treasured in their hearts.

With him, it was always a win-win. 🤍

Today, I choose gratitude.
Today, I honor love that never dies.

03/18/2026

Today may be called a “hump day”…
but I choose to call it a H.O.P.E. Day.

A day to remember that our hope is not empty—
it is anchored in the One who first loved us
with an immeasurable, infinite love.

Even in grief… even in longing…
we are held by that love.

Let us cling to heaven today—
not as a distant place,
but as a promise that sustains us.

A promise that allows us to keep loving…
to keep walking…
to continue this journey with grace.

đź’› Our hope lives on.
đź’› Our love lives on.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.” – Romans 15:13

03/10/2026

Grieving with Grace

Today, let’s do something a little different.

If your heart feels heavy…
If the silence reminds you of the one you miss…
If grief is whispering their name in your soul today…

Don’t run from the memories.

Embrace them.

Say their name out loud.
Write about them in a journal.
Visit the places you once walked together.
Wear their favorite cologne or perfume.
Cook their favorite meal.
Listen to the music they loved.

Sometimes those memories will bring tears — and that’s okay.

I remember one of the places Alberto and I used to enjoy going together was Home Depot. We would walk the aisles looking at tools, plants, and home ideas. The first time I went there alone after he passed, I felt the weight of his absence. I was tearful. But at the same time, those memories reminded me how many simple moments we shared.

Grief is not something we must hide.
It is love that still lives in our hearts.

Every memory is a reminder that their life mattered,
that their love touched us,
and that the bond we shared is still part of who we are.

Today we remember.
Today we honor them.
Today we allow ourselves to feel.

And in that remembrance…
love continues.

"Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away.”
— Song of Solomon 8:7

You are not alone in this journey.

— Mavelie
Grieving with Grace

03/07/2026

Grieving with Grace – Saturday Reflection

Grief does not mean you are weak.
It means you loved deeply.

Some days the memories bring tears.
Other days they bring a quiet smile.

Both are part of healing.

Today, give yourself permission to rest your heart, breathe deeply, and remember that love never ends. The people we carry in our hearts continue to shape our lives in beautiful ways.

Take this Saturday one moment at a time.
Grace is walking with you.

– Mavelie

03/06/2026

Friday – Faithful Friday | Grieving with Grace

Grief changes us, but it does not have to break us.
Little by little, day by day, God gives us the strength to keep going.

Some Fridays may still feel heavy. Memories may come suddenly, and tears may follow. That’s okay. Grief is love that continues.

Today, take a moment to breathe, to remember, and to thank God for the love that will always remain in your heart.

Even in grief, His grace carries us forward.
You are not alone on this journey. 🤍

📖 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
— Psalm 34:18







— Mavelie

03/05/2026

Thursday Thankful

Even in grief, there is something we can be thankful for.
A memory. A lesson. A love that still lives in our hearts.

Gratitude doesn’t erase the pain, but it gently reminds us that love was real, deep, and beautiful. Today we pause and thank God for the lives that touched ours forever.

What is one memory you are thankful for today? 🤍

—Mavelie

03/04/2026

Wednesday Reflection

Grief changes us. It teaches us how deeply we can love, how strong we can become, and how precious the people who stay beside us truly are.

If today feels heavy, take a moment to breathe and remember: your love for them did not end. Love continues in memories, in stories, and in the quiet strength you carry every day.

You are not alone on this journey. 🤍

If you need a safe space to share your heart, you are welcome in Grieving with Grace.






03/03/2026

🌿 Tuesday Truth

Grief changes us.
Not because we are weak —
but because we loved deeply.

Today’s truth:
You are not the same person you were before the loss… and that’s okay.
You are learning. You are growing. You are surviving something you never asked for.

Today Facebook memories reminded me of this beautiful moment — Alberto smiling as we celebrated the miracle of his doubl...
03/02/2026

Today Facebook memories reminded me of this beautiful moment — Alberto smiling as we celebrated the miracle of his double lung transplant in 2022. A true walking miracle.

Today he is in heaven, but we remain thankful for his life and the legacy he left behind.

— Mavelie





03/02/2026

Monday Motivation

Grief is not something we conquer.
It is something we learn to walk through—with grace, with faith, and with love.

As this new week begins, remember:
You are stronger than you feel today.
Your heart is still learning how to carry love and loss at the same time.

Take one step at a time.
Grace will meet you there.

— Mavelie

03/01/2026

Los domingos pueden sentirse diferentes cuando estamos en duelo.
A veces más silenciosos. A veces más pesados.

Hoy nos damos permiso para descansar — no solo físicamente, sino emocionalmente.
Dios está cerca del quebrantado de corazón. Él ve las lágrimas que no mostramos y guarda los recuerdos que atesoramos.

No estás sola.
Eres amada.
Y aun en medio del duelo, la gracia te sostiene.

“Bienaventurados los que lloran, porque ellos recibirán consolación.” – Mateo 5:4

03/01/2026

🌿 Sunday Reflection | Reflexión de Domingo 🌿

Sundays can feel different when you’re grieving.
Sometimes quieter. Sometimes heavier.

Today, we give ourselves permission to rest — not just physically, but emotionally.
God is near to the brokenhearted. He sees the tears we don’t show and holds the memories we cherish.

You are not alone.
You are loved.
And even in grief, grace carries you.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4

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