Brittany Rebecca Helton

“Time is a dressmaker specializing in alterations.” – Faith Baldwin

‘I will keep my eyes open. Something surprising and good may happen tomorrow – or the day after.’

“The day is lost on which one has not laughed.” – French Proverb

“Hurray for laughter…..Lead me to it!’

‘I will not further burden myself by trying to fit some image of a “model griever”. The strength I have is the strength to be myself.’

‘I will open my heart in trust that, in ways I do not now understand, my loved one will continue to be present in my life.’

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

‘In this darkness I will reach out my hand, trusting that life reaches toward me, bringing me comfort and strength to prevail.’

‘I would say to my friends – When I cannot come out from my house of grief, put your hand in the open window and I will hold on for dear life.’

‘I will be on the lookout today for ways to use the unique gifts God has given me.’

‘I have entered a new country. I will be patient with myself. I will look for companions of the way.’

‘With you, dear companion in sorrow, I can find comfort, and rest.’

“In the telling of my story, I share what is most precious to me.’