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Joan Y. Edwards is author/illustrator of folktale Flip Flap Floodle, a happy little duck who never gives up on his song even in the Mr. Fox's belly. She is author of 4RV Publishing's Joan's Elder Care Guide. It is full of practical hints and resources to promote healing and make caregiving easier. She has published 80 Gospel-Based Crossword Puzzles for Year A, B, and C. She has a Master of Education. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and Charlotte Writers Club. She enjoys watching humorous mysteries, like Columbo and Monk. Time at home, beach and mountain with family and friends energizes her..
Health, Spiritual

When You Suffer a Loss

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When You Feel a Loss
Copyright 2020 Joan Y. Edwards

“When You Suffer a Loss” by Joan Y. Edwards

When someone you love is no longer with you,
tell God and let it go.

When things aren’t like they used to be,
tell God and let it go.

When people don’t understand what you’re saying,
tell God and let it go.

When you feel unimportant,
tell God and let it go.

When your dreams seem unreachable,
tell God and let it go.

When your house seems cluttered,
tell God and let it go.

When you discover that those you love are not who you thought they were, smile, say, “They’re human. I’m human,”
tell God and let it go.

When the chores seem many and the energy seems low, move around for ten minutes,
tell God and let it go.

When you aren’t who you used to be, shed a tear,
tell God and let it go.

When you feel sorry for yourself, choose how long you’re going to do this: 3 minutes, 3 hours. or 3 days,
tell God, and let it go. 

Love yourself the way you are.
Love those who disappoint you.
Love those who anger you.
Accept yourself and others as you are.
Relinquish control to God. Let things go into His Loving Hands.
Ask God to help you. He will help you.
He will straighten everything out. He has a plan for you. 

Thank you for reading my blog.  May God bless you in a way that you know it was him helping you see things in a better light. He will give you wisdom, understanding, and love. He will help you smile in the face of your losses!

Never Give Up
Joan Y. Edwards, Author
Copyright © 2013-2020 Joan Y. Edwards
Never Give Up
Flip Flap Floodle Will this little duck’s song save him from Mr. Fox?
Joan’s Elder Care Guide A guide to help caregivers and elders find solutions.
80 Gospel-Based Crossword Puzzles for Year B Fun for Children’s Liturgy, Children’s Church, Sunday School, and Home Bible Study.

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