GriefShare MRBC

08/13/2025

GriefShare classes will resume at Middle River Baptist Church on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. For more info, go to GriefShare.org.

Gary Sturgis - Surviving Grief

08/13/2025

GriefShare classes will resume at Middle River Baptist Church on Tuesday, Sept 9, at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Gary Sturgis - Surviving Grief

02/28/2025

Grief Lives in the Now Moments.....

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“Grief lives in the now moments.”

You expect to miss them on anniversaries, birthdays, the days the world marks as significant. But grief doesn’t wait for a date on the calendar.

It hits in the now moments—when you hear something and instinctively reach for your phone to tell them. When you see something and think, They would love this. When you catch yourself waiting for a reaction that will never come.

It’s the ache of knowing exactly what they’d say, how they’d laugh, the look they’d give you—only to remember they’re not here to say it, to laugh, to look back.

Love doesn’t just linger in the past. It lives in the present, woven into every moment they should have been here for. And that’s where grief stays, too—in the spaces they should still fill.

Stay Gold, Team Catherine
Team Catherine

02/18/2025

A few years ago, my husband and two dear friends took on the project of enlarging our bathroom. In order to do that, they had to remove a wall. . . which also meant they had to add a support beam to carry the weight of the floor above. Sometimes in life, we need a support beam or two to help us through a crisis. If you are grieving, you may benefit from attending GriefShare. It is a 13 week program using DVDs, discussion, and workbook. Middle River Baptist Church, 610 Middle River Rd., 21220, will be offering this program for the 10th year, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 25. The classes will be at 1:00 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, PM me or go to GriefShare.org. There is no shame in needing support and reaching out for it!

Grief is like glitter, it tends to linger in unexpected ways.

Glitter is notorious for being nearly impossible to clean up completely. You think it’s gone, but you’ll find tiny specks later. Similarly, grief never fully disappears. Even after healing, it resurfaces in surprising moments. It shows up in moments, memories, or places you don’t expect.

Just as glitter catches the light unexpectedly, grief can resurface suddenly, triggered by a song, smell, or thought.

Glitter is messy but part of the process when you use it. Grief, though painful, becomes part of your personal growth and story, shaping who you are. And, you may not know who you are right now, but as you rebuild yourself you will.

Be kind and patient with yourself. Creating a new version of you takes time ❤️

01/01/2025

Happy New Year
Here is a link to some resources from GriefShare.

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☀️As we step into a new year, we at GriefShare want to encourage you to take the time you need to rest, refresh, and care for your heart. Grief doesn’t follow a calendar. You are not alone as you face the new year. Find resources here: https://t.co/ppCGh9xn4l

12/31/2024

Some New Year Resolutions for those grieving the loss of a loved one.

Grief resolution or no grief resolution, we hope you find the list of ideas below helpful in thinking about how you will grieve in the new year.

10/29/2024

Middle River Baptist Church will be hosting the special event "Surviving the Holidays" on Sunday, Nov. 17th at 12 noon.

Register at:
https://www.griefshare.org/events/250798

09/06/2024

Middle River Baptist Church, 610 Middle River Rd, 21220
will be offering GriefShare classes on Tuesdays at 1 pm and 7 pm, Sept.10 - Dec. 3, 2024. Only cost is $20 for the workbook, but this can be waived in cases of financial hardship.

Come join us. Register at griefshare.org/ findagroup.

03/19/2024

Self Care is vital during the grieving process.

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Sometimes the "I'm sorry" slides right off. The words "I get it and understand" don't really make an impact. The well meaning sentiments drift away to the land of "whatever" and you find yourself alone in your thoughts, feelings, prayers and solace.

Be especially kind to yourself during these times. Thank folks anyway for sending love your way, even if you don't feel it, didn't ask for it or are not in a frame of mind to accept it.

Their love waits for you within your bubble of care. Wrap yourself in a blanket of self-love, compassion and forgiveness while you accept that life isn't always easy or fair.

You're a wonderful person experiencing some challenges. You will get through it. Bad times don't last forever, but bless the love and friendships that do. Jody Doty
©2024 Meditations and Musings by Jody Doty
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