Wrestling with Jacob

A journal of faith, grief and devotional musings

  • My March Madness

    March is a particularly difficult month for my wife and I. Jacob’s birthday and his death day come and go on the 3rd and the 26th. Winter overcast has taken its toll but the seasonal depression is lifting. Its has been 2 years this month since Jake overdosed, he would have been 24. I want… Read more

  • Walking comfortably in discomfort

    It’s approaching two years since Jacob died. He would have been 24 on March 3rd but he left this life March 26th 2014 at 22 and he will forever be 22 in my heart. I have sensed a new phase of my grief that I doubt I can communicated in words for others to fully… Read more

  • Valentines Day for Dummies

    Valentines Day to me is a Hallmark holiday created by men and for men who are dummies. I mean let’s face it man, if you need a day to be reminded to be thoughtful, you my friend are a moron and need to read, “Valentines Day for Dummies” I am 47, I got married at 20 and she was… Read more

  • Resting in peace and resting in grace

    I began this blog at the encouragement of a good friend. I recently passed the one year mark of blogging my experience through the eyes of faith. It has been my desire to show how the bible, Jesus, and my experiences are working together for healing and the greater good in my life. I also desire… Read more

  • The day the music died

    Those closest to me know that I never listen to music, at least not deliberately anyway. It has became particularity difficult for me after Jacob died to listen to songs about lost love and the disappointments of life . Music is penned from the soul of people and while it brings comfort to many I have found… Read more