Grieving the Loss of a Loved One: A Devotional Companion »

Kathe Wunnenberg is a speaker and writer known for her ability to connect with people and offer them hope. The author of two books, Grieving the Loss of a Loved One and Grieving the Child I Never Knew, she speaks on such topics as loss, leadership, faith in the workplace, mentoring/networking, transitions, prayer, and encouragement. She holds a Bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.
She lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband, Rich, and their three children.

Here is a sixty-day devotional companion for those who have suffered the loss of someone they love.

Contents Acknowledgments Readings for Special Days or Needs Your Journey Through Grief Section 1: Denying
1. Journey Through the Fog to Reality
2. Out of the Gray Zone
3. Grief Mirage
4. Sailing to the Iceberg of Denial
5. Truth or Denial?
Section 2: Venting
6. Journey to the Volcano of Anger
7. Journey from Envy to Admiration
8. Journey to Still Water
9. Hidden Longings
10. Jetty of Calm Section 3: Questioning
11. Wandering Through the Wilderness of 'Why'
12. The Mystery of Death's Timing
13. Stranded on 'If Only' Island
14. Why Not Me?
15. From Tragedy to Triumph Section 4: Bargaining
16. Journey to the Marketplace of Bargaining
17. Father Knows Best
18. God Delivered More Than I Bargained For
19. Let's Make a Deal
20. Bargaining with Uncertainty About Your Loved One's Eternal Future Section 5: Crying
21. Facing the Flash Floods of Tears
22. Happy-Sad Tears
23. 'Remembering' Tears
24. Others' Tears
25. Growing Tears Section 6: Surrendering
26. Journey into the Fire of Surrender
27. Running from God
28. Required Courses
29. On the Other Side of However
30. Receiving a Lift Is a Gift Section 7: Accepting
31. Seated at the Table of Acceptance
32. New Clothes
33. Lighten Up!
34. A Tissue and a Candle
35. 'I'll Do It'
Section 8: Praising
36. The Pathway Through Pain
37. Mountain Mover
38. Pain Producing Praise
39. Deep Roots
40. Journey to the Schoolhouse of Praise Section 9: Being
41. Being with the Shepherd
42. Being in the Darkness
43. Slow Down and Detour to the School of Being
44. Journey to the Cocoon of Being
45. Enjoy the Now Section 10: Celebrating
46. Celebrate Your Framed Memories
47. The Memory Box
48. A Trophy to Remember
49. Remember, Yet Celebrate!
50. Journey from Winter to Springtime Section 11: Relating
51. Landscaping Loss into Your Life
52. Grief Mentor
53. Connecting Through Loss
54. Expect the Unexpected
55. Journey to the Pond of Relating Section 12: Living
56. Journey to the Lighthouse of Living
57. Living with New Roles and Expectations
58. Being Thankful Is in Order
59. Living Beyond the 'No'
60. Living in the Father's Arms Suggested Resources Support Organizations