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About Gleanings from Claudia

I am a wife, mother, grandmother,sister, and friend newly introduced to grief as I lost my 32 year old daughter in an auto accident in December 2010. I am a follower of Jesus and am journeying through grief while abiding in Christ.

GLEANINGS from Claudia: Grief – Scars

“Then he (Jesus) said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus told him, … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Grief – “And the two shall become one flesh…”

This will be another delayed post because I don’t really want Jacob or Cheryl to see it until after the girls give them the wedding gift they’ve chosen. Today Amity, Dara and I spent our last ‘free’ summer day together. … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Grief – Sacrifice

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Grief – A Return of Joy

Tonight, August 12, 2012, I’m writing a blog that I won’t post for a while because the news in it isn’t yet mine to share, but soon it will be. Earlier this afternoon I texted Jacob to make sure we … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS From Claudia: Grief – Sweet Summer

Dear Becky, Summer is winding down. It has been a good summer for me – a lot like the summers when you were a girl, before I started working out of our home. I’ve been blessed to be with Amity … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Grief – Ten Thousand Reasons

I haven’t posted about grief for a while. We are in the eighteenth month since Becky died. Life has taken on the color of the new normal. Many good things, so many blessings have come about for Jacob and the … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia – The Abiding Life: The God Who Sees

I am forever changed by grief, but grief is not the full measure of my life in Christ. “GLEANINGS from Claudia — The Abiding Life” explores this life attached to the One True Vine. “She gave this name to the … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia – The Abiding Life: I Believe, but …

I am forever changed by grief, but grief is not the full measure of my life in Christ. “GLEANINGS from Claudia — The Abiding Life” explores this life attached to the One True Vine.  “Abram believed the Lord, and he credited … Continue reading

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GLEANING from Claudia — The Abiding Life: Sisters, Sisters …

I am forever changed by grief, but grief is not the full measure of my life in Christ. “GLEANINGS from Claudia — The Abiding Life” explores this life attached to the One True Vine. “Then Mary took about a pint … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia – The Abiding Life: Purity Through Pruning

I am forever changed by grief, but grief is not the full measure of my life in Christ. “GLEANINGS from Claudia — The Abiding Life” explores this life attached to the One True Vine. “Blessed are the pure in heart … Continue reading

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