Goodbye Is Not Goodbye: My Healing Journey Through Grief Into His Marvelous Light

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Grief breaks us and shatters our very existence. The temptation to give in to loneliness and depression is ever-present. Will we survive the loss of our loved ones Our response to grief's deep pain and anguish is crucial to our existence. Through faith and trust in God, may we discover the encouragement and comfort needed to navigate the unchartered territory of grief.

"Goodbye Is Not Goodbye" details the author's nineteen-month journey after losing her husband to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD). The loss sent her world into a tailspin, causing her to turn to a higher power for healing through her deep pain and anguish. God used unique and creative avenues, such as dreams and landscapes, to lead her on a path of continual divine revelations. "Goodbye Is Not Goodbye" vividly portrays how God used the beauty of nature to facilitate healing and shares Michelle's revelations from an "Out West" trip. She found adventure in the open road before her as she trusted God through her journey.
"Goodbye Is Not Goodbye" illustrates how God helped Michelle navigate life after loss from a broken state of despair to one of assurance of purpose and continuity of life. The author learned to listen to the voice of God and lean on the Holy Spirit and the Word for comfort, counsel, guidance, and growth as she traveled from darkness into His marvelous light. "Goodbye Is Not Goodbye" shares these divine revelations with others on a similar grief journey. The author longed for God's help through grief, and she found it! She trusts that her story will shine a light and become a beacon of hope for others.

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After losing her husband in 2020, Michelle Meek finds grace, beauty, and healing through grief and shares her experiences to help others heal. As an Appalachian native, she appreciates the beauty of creation and looks to God for strength and guidance. Michelle is a mother and grandmother who enjoys travel adventures and time with her family. She has spent the last twenty-two years helping others through her work in higher education. Michelle's loss has heightened her compassion and desire to help others on a similar grief journey. She continually looks to God as she works to inspire and encourage others in search of a shining beacon of hope to facilitate healing.Brennen and Beth Meek are a creative couple residing in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with their daughter. As a freelance photographer/videographer, Beth operates Ginger Snaps Photography & Video, primarily specializing in newborn, wedding, and portrait services. Brennen is an audio engineer by trade, musician, and leader of the band called Collective. In addition, Brennen and Beth discovered a passion for landscape photography during their travel and hiking adventures shortly after the loss of Brennen's father. "Goodbye Is Not Goodbye" includes photography from two of their travel adventures.