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From Grief to Joy: Life After 9/11 | Shelly Genovese Calhoun
You are not alone. No matter what you might be feeling right now, God is right in the midst of your pain with you. I think it's really easy to look around at the chaos on the news and be grieved about the state our world is in. Although grief is often only addressed when related to death, the feeling of loss is much deeper and broader than this. It is not only appropriate to grieve when someone dies, but it is appropriate anytime anything of value is lost! I've experienced this in my own life, and I KNOW someone needs to hear this this week. Remember the words of the prophet Isaiah. "For the Lord comforts His people and will have compassion on His afflicted ones." (Isaiah 49:13b).
My long-time family friend, Shelly Genovese Calhoun, is on today's show. Her life changed forever on 9/11 when she lost her husband and the father of her daughter in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centers in 2001. Yet, through the grief and pain, God was gracious, so much so, that Shelly would say she has been twice blessed.
In our conversation, we discuss the complexities of grief and emphasize the importance of community in the healing process. We're confident that you'll enjoy this episode, be equipped with the knowledge to help someone experiencing grief, and be encouraged to lean into the community in times of tragedy.
Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Shelly Genovese Calhoun is an author, speaker, wife, and mother. A former fashion model, she represented East Texas in the Miss Texas USA pageant. She worked for Anne Klein, Neiman Marcus, JCPenney, Panhandle Slim, Dillards, and many other notable companies during her modeling career. She resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with her husband, Heath, and their two children. Daughter Jacqueline is a senior at Texas A&M University, and son Cash is a freshman in high school.
SHOW LINKS
Connect with Madi
Shelly's Website
Twice Blessed
SHOW NOTES
At around 45:15, sexual abuse recovery is briefly mentioned in the context of community share groups. Listener discretion is advised.
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By Madi FranquizYou are not alone. No matter what you might be feeling right now, God is right in the midst of your pain with you. I think it's really easy to look around at the chaos on the news and be grieved about the state our world is in. Although grief is often only addressed when related to death, the feeling of loss is much deeper and broader than this. It is not only appropriate to grieve when someone dies, but it is appropriate anytime anything of value is lost! I've experienced this in my own life, and I KNOW someone needs to hear this this week. Remember the words of the prophet Isaiah. "For the Lord comforts His people and will have compassion on His afflicted ones." (Isaiah 49:13b).
My long-time family friend, Shelly Genovese Calhoun, is on today's show. Her life changed forever on 9/11 when she lost her husband and the father of her daughter in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centers in 2001. Yet, through the grief and pain, God was gracious, so much so, that Shelly would say she has been twice blessed.
In our conversation, we discuss the complexities of grief and emphasize the importance of community in the healing process. We're confident that you'll enjoy this episode, be equipped with the knowledge to help someone experiencing grief, and be encouraged to lean into the community in times of tragedy.
Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Shelly Genovese Calhoun is an author, speaker, wife, and mother. A former fashion model, she represented East Texas in the Miss Texas USA pageant. She worked for Anne Klein, Neiman Marcus, JCPenney, Panhandle Slim, Dillards, and many other notable companies during her modeling career. She resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with her husband, Heath, and their two children. Daughter Jacqueline is a senior at Texas A&M University, and son Cash is a freshman in high school.
SHOW LINKS
Connect with Madi
Shelly's Website
Twice Blessed
SHOW NOTES
At around 45:15, sexual abuse recovery is briefly mentioned in the context of community share groups. Listener discretion is advised.