We all want to do something to mitigate the pain of loss or to turn grief into something positive, to find a silver lining in the clouds. But I believe there is real value in just standing there, being still, being sad.

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"When trust is betrayed, dreams shattered, hearts broken and broken again, when we want justice and need mercy, when our fists clench and our tears flow, when we need to know what to hold onto and what to let go of, we can always remember Him. Life is not as cruel as it can sometimes seem. His infinite compassion can help us find our way, truth, and life [see John 14:6]."

- Elder Gerrit W. Gong

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"This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life."

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"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

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"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

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"Moving on doesn’t mean you forget about things. It just means you have to accept what’s happened and continue living."

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