Grief and Joy Holding Hands

Finding Gratitude in Grief: Small Joys That Carry Us.

There is space in our heart for both sorrow and gratitude. Something I have learned and leaned into the past couple years. Each day, as difficult as it may be . . . I find the small things I am grateful for:

• The sunrise was pink.

• I made it through the grocery store.

• I talked about my daughter and didn’t cry.

• I talked about my daughter and cried!

• A friend called to invite me to dinner. I said yes.

• No one gave me sad eyes.

• I saw a photo and I cried again.

• I took time to be creative and, for just a minute, I smiled.