What do you do when life hands you a storm you never saw coming? In this poignant episode of Journey from Grief to Healing, Ray shares the gripping story of a friend’s near-tragic loss during the Texas floods—and the six-hour silence that tested a family’s strength. Reflections on poems by Mary Oliver and Katherine Mansfield give shape to the emotional rollercoaster of grief, reminding us that storms eventually pass, and love is our most precious gift. A must-listen for anyone learning to hold on and let go all at once.

5 Points to Ponder

• What does it mean to live as if life is truly “wild and precious”?
• How can grief sharpen our awareness of the people who are still with us?
• Why is silence sometimes more powerful than words in moments of pain?
• What personal storms have shaped your understanding of love and loss?
• In what ways can poetry help give meaning to what feels unspeakable?