There are many books written to the bereaved and many messages given about how the bereaved might try to deal with their loss. I have written this book with three special things in mind: (1) that the grieving soul might get a clear understanding that the thoughts and feelings he/she is experiencing are not just unique to him/her - but that many, many others are having feelings and thoughts much like what they are having; (2) that from the experiences of many who have travelled this unwelcome journey before have come some ways that seem to help us on the journey; and (3) that I may give some new insights to the Christian Community and others, so that they may develop more effective ways to 'be there' for the grieving friend or relative. -From "Introduction" YVONNE D. OSKO, M.A., BCCC is a Board Certified Christian Counselor and a Personal Life Coach. She served with her husband in Pastoral Ministry in Music, Christian Education, and Christian Counseling for over 30 years. After his death in 1992, she moved to Southern California and, since 1994, has served as leader of the Grief Support Group at The Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California, for persons who have lost their spouse in death. She holds membership in The American Association of Christian Counselors, The Christian Coaches Network, and The Biblical Counseling & Spiritual Formation Network, She currently works as a Christian Counselor and Personal Life Coach at the Wilshire Avenue Community Church in Fullerton, California