tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380868162888641706.post5923205998403565639..comments2023-12-11T00:28:41.897-08:00Comments on Sunlight in December: An Apology to the Hurting. An Admonition to the Church. Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14787781244322131083noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380868162888641706.post-13733212885865881792016-01-16T07:12:47.785-08:002016-01-16T07:12:47.785-08:00Yes, yes, yes. I am fortunate that my church comm...Yes, yes, yes. I am fortunate that my church community has allowed me to hurt and has stepped into the hurt with me...but there are always the few, though well-intentioned, cold comments that continue ringing in my ears. Losing Benjamin has definitely taught me that as a Christian (and a person in general) it is so important to not belittle someone's pain by trying to cheer them up. For me, cheering me up simply means acknowledging my pain, and maybe a hug or a kind word. Holly Colonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180365506970571280noreply@blogger.com