âWeeping may last for the night, but a shout of joy comes in the morningâ (Psalm 30:5, NASB).
Someone once said, âGrief never endsâŚbut it changes. It is a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faithâŚIt is the price of love.â
If you have ever lost someone you love, you know how deep the wound cuts. In Tears to Joy, author Mike Tucker shares from his heart his struggles through the heartache of grief after the death of his wife of more than 40 years, Gayle Anne Whitacre Tucker. Her death affected every corner of his life, both personal and professional. He didnât only lose a wife but a ministry partner as well.
For years as a pastor, chaplain, and counselor, Mike taught grief recovery classes. While he had experienced losses in his life, he had never known the life-altering devastation that can only be realized through the loss of a spouse or child. His life was in shambles, and he found himself putting to the test everything he had taught about grief recovery through the decades.
In sharing his story, Mike also shares research and material that he found helpful and reliable in the process of recovery. While Mikeâs experience may differ widely from yoursâeveryoneâs grief journey is differentâthere are inevitable similarities. And it is in the areas of similarity that you will find the greatest help in dealing with your loss. It is the authorâs hope that in the midst of sorrow, Tears to Joy will bring you courage as you navigate through lifeâs most difficult journey.
âWeeping may last for the night, but a shout of joy comes in the morningâ (Psalm 30:5, NASB).
Someone once said, âGrief never endsâŚbut it changes. It is a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faithâŚIt is the price of love.â
If you have ever lost someone you love, you know how deep the wound cuts. In Tears to Joy, author Mike Tucker shares from his heart his struggles through the heartache of grief after the death of his wife of more than 40 years, Gayle Anne Whitacre Tucker. Her death affected every corner of his life, both personal and professional. He didnât only lose a wife but a ministry partner as well.
For years as a pastor, chaplain, and counselor, Mike taught grief recovery classes. While he had experienced losses in his life, he had never known the life-altering devastation that can only be realized through the loss of a spouse or child. His life was in shambles, and he found himself putting to the test everything he had taught about grief recovery through the decades.
In sharing his story, Mike also shares research and material that he found helpful and reliable in the process of recovery. While Mikeâs experience may differ widely from yoursâeveryoneâs grief journey is differentâthere are inevitable similarities. And it is in the areas of similarity that you will find the greatest help in dealing with your loss. It is the authorâs hope that in the midst of sorrow, Tears to Joy will bring you courage as you navigate through lifeâs most difficult journey.