Episode 349: One Widow’s Journey Through Loss and the Holidays — with Wendy Forest
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In this moving conversation, Fr. Edward Looney speaks with Wendy Forest, a widow who has walked a profound journey of grief, healing, and rediscovering hope through Jesus and Mary. Wendy shares the story behind her book Currents of Water, reflecting on how water became a powerful image for her emotions, her faith, and the early years of widowhood. Together, they explore: 💧 How grief comes in waves and why “currents” perfectly describes Wendy’s experience 💙 Mary’s quiet witness as a widow and how Wendy finds comfort in Mary’s presumed loss of Joseph 🌟 The challenge of bitterness and Wendy’s path toward peace 🎄 How widows can navigate the holidays—especially Christmas 🪦 The grace of visiting a loved one’s gravesite and how this becomes part of the healing process 🤝 The importance of grief support groups and sharing your story with others If you or someone you love is experiencing loss, this conversation offers gentle wisdom, practical guidance, and spiritual reassurance. 📘 Learn more about Wendy’s book Currents of Water. https://www.amazon.com/Currents-Water-Widows-Walk-Jesus/dp/B0F2255RY4 🙏 If this episode encourages you, please like, share, and subscribe.