Aug
31

Taking Time To Grieve


Today is the first Work At Home Wednesday after this summer’s blogging series.

It’s also the first day of school for my kids…and while that means more time to myself during the day, it also means fewer smiles & giggles.

My hubby suggested I take today to grieve.  The beauty of working at home is I can do that.  And being the dictionary geek, I looked up the word grieve.

grieve – to feel intense emotional suffering caused by a loss

I don’t know about you, but when I think of taking time to grieve, I think of big losses like death, divorce, job loss, etc.  But grieving over a child entering school?  Isn’t it supposed to be a time of celebration?  After all, they’re growing up!

I’m extra emotional because my youngest is entering kindergarten.  He’s my baby and he’s growing up.  Perhaps before I can fully embrace and celebrate that the kids are bigger now, I need to cry.  I need to let myself FEEL the loss of time with them.

As I let go of the previous chapter of life with them, I look forward to making more room in my heart for the next chapter…

What about you?  Do you grieve big or small losses?

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  • Kaseym210

    This is an exciting time worthy of celebration but it’s ok to grieve too. Everything is going to be different for you since all your kids are now in school and it’s smart of your husband to recommend that you take the time to reflect on that. I hope today is a cleansing one for you!

  • http://jcmfamily.blogspot.com casey

    I can totally relate to your need to grieve at your youngest entering kindergarten. Just the thought of my little baby getting to that age makes me want to grieve now. lol:). That being said I think it’s great that you are allowing your heart the time to process this change and I think it’s great that your hubby is so supportive of that! Kids grow SO fast and mine is only five months old but, I feel it!

  • Kimberly

    I think it’s so normal to grieve. You do miss all the past stages and when you’re so used to them being home with you I can’t imagine the empty feeling in the house when they are away. I hope your little one enjoys kindergarten…that will make it easier on you knowing they enjoy going! I take time to grieve over changes….sometimes there isn’t always a lot of time to do that but it’s important to take the time to do that! ~Kimberly

  • tvs take

    It’s good to let out your emotions through a cry. When I’m needing to let out my feelings for something sad I’ll either cry, talk with a good friend or enjoy a fun night out. Sometimes just changing my scenery changes my perspective.

  • http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

    Thank you for your encouraging words, Kasey. Cleansing is a good word for today, which it was in many ways – spiritually and physically cleared out some clutter – connected with old school friends and made new ones. It was a good day. Hope you have a good night and thanks again for stopping by.

  • http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

    Wow, you can already feel it – that’s great you’re in touch with your heart. Your sweetie is blessed to have you and your hubs! I’m thankful for the time to grieve – last night I cried so hard I sobbed myself to sleep. This didn’t happen when my oldest went to kindergarten. Today I spent extra time with the Lord and He helped me cleanse and prepare for the new. Also touched my heart deeply with a song called, Light The Fire.

  • http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

    Thanks Kimberly, I sure appreciate your words. He did better than me on his first day!! So thankful. I hope and pray he continues to enjoy kindergarten and make a new friend. Hope you have a good night!

  • http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

    So true, changing scenery does change how we see things. Crying sure helped in this case! I hope you have a great night!

  • Tammigirl

    Since December 30th I grieve every day. We lost a very dear (about to turn 17 years old) family friend on that day. Life isn’t the same as it was.

    I also grieve the kids growing up. My youngest is a senior in high school. This will be the last year I ever have a child in school. One of the girls just got her own place for the first time. I celebrate and grieve it at the same time. Milestones are a celebration, but they are also a loss. It’s just a loss we are thankful for as well.

  • http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

    I’m so sorry to hear of your loss – that must be tough. I hope you have support.

    I cannot imagine what it’s like to have your youngest be in the last year of high school. I’m glad you can celebrate and grieve at the same time. It seems to be an ongoing, bittersweet process.