Allison Warmuth was a beautiful and talented young woman who had a knack for accomplishing anything she set her mind to.  When Allie was tragically killed in an avoidable accident in April of 2016, her mother Martha was launched on a journey she never could have anticipated.  In today's episode (the first in a series of two), Martha joins me for a wide-ranging discussion which includes Allison's story and a number of very practical tips for survival on the child loss journey.  You may want to grab a pen and take some notes! 

GriefShare has been very helpful for Martha.  Here is a link to find a GriefShare group near you:  https://www.griefshare.org/

Martha's description of climbing the mountains of grief:

"When we started this journey it was like I was hiking one of our favorite mountain trails in the Adirondacks, or perhaps the White Mountains in New Hampshire. The base of the mountain is interesting but you can not really perceive the vast shape and size of the mountain. As I begin to climb the mountain I face fatigue and my heart aches. I'm not sure my heart can make it, but know I can with help and taking it slowly. I am afraid at times that I may fall and twist or break a leg and need carried out. Sometimes I stop to rest on a rock or go to the edge and peek out at the lovely views. It takes a long time to climb this mountain of grief, this mountain that I did very little training on how to climb before hand. The trail is steeper and longer than I realized. I've brought along a few provisions...my faith and some friends and family members who are understanding. We encourage each other along the way. But I am the one who must climb this mountain of grief to acceptance of my loss and joy again. 

So when I post pictures or stories of Allie it is just my way of stopping along this difficult and grueling trail to peek out and appreciate the beautiful view... to not forget one of my girls. It is medicine for my aching heart and weak knees.

The beautiful view helps me to not think of giving up ever. I will, we will, make it. I know I may never come to the end of this mountain trail or if I do, like my husband hiking all 46 High Peaks of the Adirondacks, I may climb them again even after I achieve my badge. But I hope each trip up and then down will make me stronger and better able, with God's help to handle any mountain I find myse

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