Especially in the early years of stepfamily life, holidays have a way of resurrecting grief from divorce, death, or some other tragedy. And when you're grieving, even good memories and traditions can bring pain. But new seasons do come. You can bank on God's steadfast love and mercy, restoring you as time passes and begins to heal a heart that hurts. Christmas proved hope gets the last word; that "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." (John 1:5) “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23) Click the link in our stories for ways to deal with the grief that stole Christmas. #familylife #familylifeblended #blendedfamily #grief #griefjourney #griefsupport #griefawareness #griefshare #healingjourney #healing