80: Spouses and Grief (with Dave Diehl)

At GPS Hope, we get emails from those of you who are struggling in your marriage after the death of your child, or who have questions about how your spouse is grieving. So, I decided it was time to do a podcast episode on this topic. Of course, this means I got to bring in my other half to talk about this subject, as my husband Dave joins me to share his side of things. In our workshops, Dave and I like to use the acronym T-O-G-E-T-H-E-R to bring up eight points on how to understand each other and strengthen your marriage during this dark and difficult time, which we share with you in this episode. We pray it will help you on your grief journey together. Dave Diehl is retired from a career of over thirty years in IT. He is the cofounder of GPS Hope, and is much of the “behind-the-scenes” support, including technical support for the ministry, and driving the Hope Mobile. Dave wrote a chapter in Laura’s book When Tragedy Strikes, and ministers directly to grieving fathers around the nation at the GPS Hope & Healing retreats.   Links Mentioned in this episode: Tale of Two Brains video with Mark Gungor Information on The Grief Cruise in Dec. 2021 with GPS Hope GPS Hope website: gpshope.org   Please remember to give this podcast a rating and review to help other parents who are looking for something that will encourage them. Click here to become a monthly partner, giving hope to other parents, or to give a special gift to keep this podcast going, along with providing  other needed resources to bereaved parents. (GPS Hope is a 501c3 nonprofit and runs on the financial support of those who believe in passing along the hope they have received to others.) Birthdays: Dawson Morris was born on October 29 and is forever 19. Donice Vaughan was born on October 29 and is forever 30. Marisa Diaz was born on October 29 and is forever 20. Zen Dylan Koh was born on November 1 and is forever 17.   If you would like your child mentioned on the podcast the week of his or her birthday, click here to fill out the short form with the needed information. The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here. Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE! www.gpshope.org   To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at [email protected]. Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose. It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.