Rebuild | Dear Fellow Griever
Grief has a way of isolating us, making even the most familiar spaces feel foreign. It whispers that no one can understand the depth of our pain or the weight of our sorrow. But the truth is, there is a God who sees you, loves you, and longs to meet you where you are.
To offer comfort and encouragement, we asked Julie Thomas to write a letter to anyone experiencing the grief of loss. Below is what she shared—a heartfelt reminder that you are not alone and an invitation to find Christ-centered healing.
Dear Fellow Griever,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. I can’t imagine how you feel right now, but I know how overwhelming and isolating grief can be. It can leave you feeling as though the ground has shifted beneath your feet.
If you’re wondering how you’ll navigate the days ahead, I want you to know that you don’t have to face this journey alone. The Woodcreek Care Ministry is here to walk alongside you as you grieve, offering hope and healing through a program called REBUILD.
REBUILD is a 10-week workshop designed to provide tools and support for both men and women grieving the loss of a loved one. Led by compassionate individuals who are also navigating their own grief in healthy ways, the program includes large-group teaching and small-group discussions on grief-related topics.
This workshop made a profound impact on my life in three specific ways:
- Community with others who understood my specific loss: Whether you are grieving the loss of a child, spouse, parent, sibling, close friend, or experiencing pregnancy and infertility loss, REBUILD connects you with others who truly understand. Being able to share with someone who knows the emptiness you’re feeling and has found ways to navigate their loss is priceless.
- Practical tools for coping with grief: Through the workshop, I built a “grief toolbox” filled with strategies to calm my body, process my emotions, and refocus my mind. I didn’t “get over” the death of my loved one, but I learned how to integrate that loss into my story in a healthy and meaningful way.
- Faith-based support and hope in Christ: I needed a program that would gently point me toward Christ in the midst of my grief. While that was a struggle on some days, I found REBUILD to be a welcoming space for anyone grieving, regardless of where they are in their faith journey.
If this sounds like something that could help you, I encourage you to join us.
New groups begin February 3. Don’t walk alone,
Julie Thomas | Rebuild