No one alive has done this before.

Remember

Everyone is experiencing loss.

Remember

Everyone is figuring this out as we go along.

Remember

Lower your expectations of yourself.

Remember

Grief is not linear.

Remember

Culture shock is not linear.

Remember

Growth is not linear.

Remember

It’s ok to laugh.

Remember

Take the next step.

Remember

Grace loosens the gears of relationship.

Remember

Choose kindness.

Remember

You have limits.

Remember

Your emotions are valid.

Remember

You can choose your thoughts.

Remember

You are not alone.

Remember

Breathe in.

Remember

Breathe out.

Remember

But there’s one other thing I remember, and remembering, I keep a grip on hope:

God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, his merciful love couldn’t have dried up.

They’re created new every morning. How great your faithfulness!

I’m sticking with God (I say it over and over). He’s all I’ve got left. Lam. 3:21-24