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1 WONDERFULLY My Grief & Loss Scrapbook MADE a series of first conversations In memory of Add photo here. I praise YOU for I am fearfully and wonderfully made! Psalm 139:14 NIV Created by

2 Add photo here. My s name: My Name:

3 is with Jesus now. I myself will see Him with my own eyes. I ll see Him, and He won t be a stranger to me. How my heart longs for that day! Job 19:27 NIrV

4 Add obituary here. The LORD is my light, and He saves me. Why should I fear anyone? The LORD is my place of safety. Why should I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 NIrV

5 I know that my is in Heaven because he/she believed in Jesus, our Lord and Savior! I am happy for. But, I still miss things like God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son. Anyone who believes in Him will not die but will have eternal life. John 3:16 NIrV Add picture or draw things you miss.

6 At s funeral we Add picture or draw things you miss. May the God who gives hope fill you with great joy. May you have perfect peace as you trust in Him. May the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope. Romans 15:13 NIrV

7 s favorite things were I leave my peace with you. I give my peace to you. I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be troubled. And do not be afraid. John 14:27 NIrV

8 My favorite memory. Here is what I am commanding you to do. Be strong and brave. Do not be afraid. Do not lose hope. I am the LORD your God. I will be with you everywhere you go. Favorite Memory Joshua 1:9 NIrV

9 Fun things I remember doing. My God will meet all your needs. He will meet them in keeping with His wonderful riches. These riches come to you because you belong to Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 NIrV

10 s favorite worship songs were & Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God! How pleasant and right it is to praise Him. Psalm 147:1 NIrV My favorites are &

11 Sometimes it is hard; I am feeling LORD, You are like a shield that keeps me safe. You bring me honor. You help me win the battle. I call out to the LORD. He answers me from His holy mountain. I lie down and sleep. I wake up again, because the LORD takes care of me. Psalm 3:3-5 NIrV

12 When I am sad and missing my, I like to I look up to the mountains. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD. He is the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 NIrV

13 Jesus has a place in Heaven for ME, too! This good news helps me feel better. In fact, this is what I think Heaven might look like. There are many rooms in My Father s house. If this were not true, would I have told you that I am going there? Would I have told you that I would prepare a place for you there? John 14:2 NIrV

14 Journal I can write here when I feel sad about dying.

15 A Celebration of Life The best time was when... Always be joyful because you belong to the Lord. Philippians 4:4a NIrV A difference was made in my life when... It was funny when... Remember when... I continue to pray about...

16 Isaiah 25:8 NIV He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears. Grief Loss of a family member Try reading Psalm 102 Dear Jesus, we praise Your name even when we are sad. We are sorry when we forget to turn to You. Help us know You are always with us. We lost someone in our family. Help us feel better. Help us feel Your strength, love and peace. We know [name] is in heaven with You. Amen. Dear Jesus, You were part of a family when You lived here on earth. Thank You so much for the family You have given me. But now [name] has died. I loved [name] so much. I am sad and my heart hurts. Wipe away my tears with the comfort and peace only You can give. Hold me close to You and help me know You love me. Amen. Dear Heavenly Father, I am blessed You gave me [name] in my life to know and love. It is hard to lose someone in my family; I am sad. Help me turn to You for peace. Remind me of Your love for all people. Thank You that [name] is in heaven with You. Amen. Christ Connection29

17 Grief Loss of a friend Try reading Psalm 23 Matthew 5:4 NIV Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Dear Jesus, we praise Your name even when we are sad. We are sorry when we forget to turn to You. Help us know You are always with us. We lost our friend. Help us feel better. Help us feel Your strength, love & peace. We know our friend [name] is in heaven with You. Amen. Dear Father in heaven, You are a great God who blesses me with friends. Forgive me when I do not appreciate them as I should. My friend [name] has died. This makes me sad. It is hard to miss someone you care about. Help me remember the good times we had together. In Jesus name I pray. Amen. Dear Jesus, I praise You because my life is in Your hands. Nothing happens to me or my friends You don t know about. Forgive me for doubting You. Help me have faith and remember You are in charge. Help me know my friend [name] is with You now in heaven and only feels the joy of being with You. Thank You for watching over me and over my friend. Because of Your death on the cross, I can look forward to being in heaven with You and [name] someday. Amen. 30 Christ Connection

18 1 Thessalonians 4:14 NIV We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. Grief Loss of a roommate Try reading Psalm 130 Dear Jesus, we praise Your name even when we are sad. We are sorry when we forget to turn to You. Help us know You are always with us. We lost a roommate. Help us feel better. Help us feel Your strength, love and peace. We know [name] is in heaven with You. Amen. Dear Jesus, I praise You that I got to know my roommate [name] over the years. I m sorry if I didn t treat him/her nicely all the time or if I sometimes just didn t get along with her/ him. I celebrate the times that we did have fun together. Please be with me, my other roommates and [name s] family. We all miss her/him. In Jesus name, Amen. Dear Father in heaven, You are a great God who blesses me with friends. Forgive me when I do not appreciate them as I should. My roommate has died and I miss [name] very much. Help me during this time because I am very sad I cannot be with [name] anymore. Thank You for promising me that all people who die believing in Jesus will live forever with You in heaven. Comfort me in my sadness with Your peace. In Jesus name I pray. Amen. Christ Connection 31