Grief and loss mark the human experience. We can't escape the pain that comes from grieving the loss of a loved one, a pet, an opportunity, or a friend that moved away. Though we would love to shield our children from feeling the sting of pain from death and loss, it is inescapable. As your kid grows, they will experience grief and loss and we can help them navigate what they are feeling AND point them to God's plan of redemption. We believe in a God that redeems and restores. We serve a God that is near to the broken-hearted and comforts those in need.

A few things to remember and think through: