We hope this week's letter finds you well. This time of year is tender for us. It's been two years since we lost Jeff's 24-year old son Henry (8/28/22) to a tragic rock-climbing accident and one year since we lost Cathy's best friend & soul sister Emily to colon cancer (9/6/23).
Saying goodbye to loved ones is painful. Jeff has expressed that losing a child is the deepest loss he's ever experienced. These recent losses have been a stark reminder that life's trials do not come with guarantees or exemptions based on past hardships. It's been a lesson in accepting life's uncertainties and the designs of a higher plan beyond mortal comprehension.
Long before we ever met each other, we each experienced similar losses. From the early loss of Jeff's youngest brother (1993) and Cathy's youngest sister (2007) to the complexities of multiple divorces and now these recent deaths of people we were very close to — these experiences have shaped our understanding of sorrow and healing, teaching us profound lessons in grief. We've learned that grieving is not a linear process; it's about honoring the love we shared and accepting that healing comes gradually — not by erasing the pain, but by learning to live with it and grieving with grace. We celebrate the people we lost by doing something soothing and therapeutic on their "angel-versaries" and continuing to honor our memories of them on their birthdays.
President Nelson once said, "The only way to take sorrow out of death is to take love out of life," a sentiment that resonates deeply with us. Similarly, to navigate the sorrow of divorce, one must recognize that grief is a testament to the depth of our emotions in relationships. Healing begins with allowing ourselves to feel deeply, mourn sincerely, and gradually find moments of peace amidst the pain. Over time, with intentional effort, gratitude for what we had and learned from those relationships provides the soothing balm our hearts desire.
In challenging times, we find solace in knowing that healing doesn't mean forgetting or moving on, but rather embracing a new normal that includes both joy and sorrow. We have appreciated your support and understanding as we continue to navigate this journey of our own grief and healing. Thank you for being a source of strength and comfort to us when these losses happened. If you are experiencing hard times, please reach out so we can be there for you.
Warm regards,
Jeff & Cathy Teichert
Restoring Hope During Hard Times (Shortly after Henry passed)
Every Day is a Gift (Shortly after Emily passed)
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