Moving FORWARD with grief because getting over it is not an option.
When Michelle’s son unexpectedly died at the age of 16, she knew that she would grieve him forever. She knew she would never get over his death; at the same time, she did not want her grief to define her. She wanted to learn to grieve in healthy ways, ways that would honor her son and her Father in Heaven, so that she could live well with her grief. Grieving - it’s complicated, it’s lonely, it’s messy, it’s exhausting. It can be caused by the loss of a person, the loss of a job, or the loss of a relationship. It affects each of us differently. Grieving is not a sprint, but rather a journey that requires endurance. Grief attacks both the mind and the body. It hits in unexpected waves and knocks you off your feet. It can make you feel powerless. But, you aren’t. There are things you can do to grieve well, steps you can take to ease the fatigue and strengthen your mind and your heart while you grieve. This Bible study walks you through strategies you can personally put into action to help you live well with grief. The study invites you to dig into God’s word for inspiration, encouragement, and promises to which you can cling as you grieve earthly loss and look forward to the bright promises of a future in Heaven.
Michelle Moore is a writer, brand specialist, public relations practitioner, mother, model and pageant titleholder. A partner at brand activation agency Involve and president of More Marketing Communications, she specializes in health, wellness and fitness communications.
In 2002, she was crowned Mrs. Ohio America and went on to earn her spot in the Top 10 at Mrs. America. This visibility led to her co-starring role in an episode of MTV’s Made as a Made coach for a pageant competitor. Five years later, Michelle headed back to the stage to win the title of Ohio’s Perfect Woman and then on to win the national title becoming the first America’s Perfect Woman.
With her modeling start at 17, she has been featured in numerous campaigns, including being in the Carol Wior Swimwear calendar, on jeans hang tags for Express and having her legs hang over the New York Stock Exchange for DSW when it went public.
She holds a B.A., Journalism, from The Ohio State University and lives in Columbus, Ohio.