Forever Hope, Life and Grief Coach (Water at the Well Coaching)

Donna Rudd
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Welcome to Forever Hope/ Water at the Well Life Coaching Podcast! Where we'll talk about HOPE from a Biblical foundation, as a Grief Guide (Grief2LifeAgain), I'll share my personal experiences as well as being a Certified Bible Life Coach, my "hope" is to share what I've learned through the grief and death of my husband, two still born babies, sister/BFF, grandparents, parents and many friends who died much too soon (under 60 yrs old), and how the Bible and God guided me through it all. (If HE did it for me, He will do it for you too). I'm also a firm believer in JOURNALING. I have a You Tube station where I teach various ways to create journals by writing in them or using art as a therapy. There is healing while you write and create. Here's the site you can check it out (am currently making some updates with that site). or copy this link here:https://www.youtube.com/@ForeverHopeJournalingLike the woman at the well, Jesus wants to offer to those who receive Him, the LIVING WATER where you thirst no more. You can be restored to live in HOPE, JOY. and LOVE. Join me as I share wisdom via the Holy Spirit and how to move through this journey of grief into life again. (Even if you have never had the death of someone, you join me too! This journey is for ALL people who want to learn more of the power of Jesus!). Let' learn and grow together, No one should walk alone in the loss of hope and despair. Joy comes in the morning !

  1. Episode 15

    After Holiday Blues and let down

    The heightened feelings and let down with the absence of our loved one can hit hard during winter and holidays months. What and how do we get through it? If you have the Holiday pressures and expectations to create traditions, all the extra work..... HOW do we NOT get overwhelmed? expect to feel the pressureput Into reality what you can and cannot handle - yet not get lost in the doldrums and exclude then regret not showing uplimit what you do.cut the list in halflearn to say NO to the things you do not want to go to (like work events, or anything that might have pressure to perform or go distances you just don't have energy to domake a list of what you did last year and years before, what can be cut out?instead of baking 10 kinds of cookies, do 5; and don't make enough for everyone; keep the list small to the closer people that you love; teachers and neighbors will understand if you can't do itcater in instead of cooking - or go out to eat if cooking is too muchask for help if you don't mind the person to help you prepDon't get busy whiplash that will leave you even more empty and exhausted. Next year is another year to get back to what you are able to do. And find someone to talk to while feeling the emotions. I offer a Grief to Life group on Thursdays at 7 CT; You can email me for the link and details (ZOOM) - donna.foreverhope@gmail.com #grieftolifeagain #wateratthewellcoaching #dbpbd #afterholidayblues #howtogrieve #gettingthroughgrief

  2. Episode 16

    Talking and including with children/kids about death (part 2)

    I've done another podcast to help families with how to deal with the difficult conversation with children. It is so important to NOT exclude them from what is going on. Kids perceive - often times spot on; And depending on their maturity and age, will come to a conclusion and perception that might be right on, or way off. If adults do not comfort them (and understandably, when adults are trying to "deal with" their own grief, imagine how deep the child is going through it; you are the one they count on to affirm them, give them comfort that they won't die soon etc); I'll be honest with you here, with certainty, IF you are walking the valley of grief, helping someone else is assuredly a way to begin healing (not get "over it', but learn to grow FROM the grief and sadness). Kids depend on us. Even if we miss the mark. Communicate with them the best way you can with honesty. It's okay to say YOU DONT KNOW something. Live real. Live now. Tomorrow is not guaranteed - I say with love and truth,. We don't know what tomorrow brings. so be with your kids, grands, nieces and nephews. They need you

    Talking and including with children/kids about death (part 2)

  3. Episode 17

    Perspective and Preparation

    Always have a journal - by your bed, at table, in car, in purse, to write down info as you think of it. IT IS SO VALUABLE TO look back at thoughts, concerns, and ideas we have - especially in the midst of grief brain fog. (side note, pen and paper are more valuable in processing than on the note pad via phone- its a fact!!! so WRITE as much as you can on paper) Here are SOME things to keep in mind as you prepare for funeral of a loved one, or even to do for your own (make sure someone knows where you will keep this information). Look at a few funeral homes, they have lists, poetry, memoirs, and you can look at HOW others wrote their memorials out. Use those as a guide to writing the one you need to. The funeral homes can give you price lists of things like: cost of birth and death certificates, and be sure to get at LEAST 5-10 minimum ! !!!! they cost, but it's better to have too many than have to go to the county and wait in line - its a huge inconvenience. Some states will give a flat amount (around $250) for widows. But you have to do this at the Social Security office with in the first week or two. Other wise you loose the benefit. Take it! it may not seem like much, but that pays for your gas, if nothing else! Have the memorial cards written with all the details of your loved one, their parents name, spouse, date of birth and death, children, the job they did, volunteering, You want it to be professional, the hobbies, and such along with donations given to xyz in luei of flowers. What music to be played, digital or prints of photos, who will sing, will memorial be at church or funeral home; who brings food or catering, who can watch the kids during the memorial service / funeral. You can ask the funeral director or look for these lists on the websites of funeral homes, (visit a few because they are all VERY different). Prepare as much as you can before hand if possible. and do this for your own, making sure someone knows where your notes are ...

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Welcome to Forever Hope/ Water at the Well Life Coaching Podcast! Where we'll talk about HOPE from a Biblical foundation, as a Grief Guide (Grief2LifeAgain), I'll share my personal experiences as well as being a Certified Bible Life Coach, my "hope" is to share what I've learned through the grief and death of my husband, two still born babies, sister/BFF, grandparents, parents and many friends who died much too soon (under 60 yrs old), and how the Bible and God guided me through it all. (If HE did it for me, He will do it for you too). I'm also a firm believer in JOURNALING. I have a You Tube station where I teach various ways to create journals by writing in them or using art as a therapy. There is healing while you write and create. Here's the site you can check it out (am currently making some updates with that site). or copy this link here:https://www.youtube.com/@ForeverHopeJournalingLike the woman at the well, Jesus wants to offer to those who receive Him, the LIVING WATER where you thirst no more. You can be restored to live in HOPE, JOY. and LOVE. Join me as I share wisdom via the Holy Spirit and how to move through this journey of grief into life again. (Even if you have never had the death of someone, you join me too! This journey is for ALL people who want to learn more of the power of Jesus!). Let' learn and grow together, No one should walk alone in the loss of hope and despair. Joy comes in the morning !

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