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Joy and her best friend, Bella, are on their first solo ride to the park—just two kids enjoying a carefree afternoon. But on their way home, everything changes. Joy gets the worst news imaginable: her dad has died in a car accident. Will life ever be the same? How is a kid supposed to keep going after losing her dad?

Losing a loved one changes everything. When ten-year-old Joy’s world is turned upside down by the sudden loss of her father, she must navigate grief, healing, and hope. Joy Overcame Sorrow follows her journey—but what about yours?

This companion journal invites you to reflect on your own experiences with loss. Through guided questions, thoughtful prompts, and space to write, you’ll explore Joy’s story while making sense of your own emotions. How do you cope with change? What memories bring you comfort? Where can you find joy again?

Whether you’re grieving, remembering, or simply seeking a way forward, this journal offers a safe place to process your thoughts and honor your journey. You are not alone.

There is a moment in each widow or widower's life where a decision must be made. The choice is whether to trade her/his unexpected sorrows for the life of the past or embrace the future. "Yes, Lord!" This book offers multiple perspectives on widowhood. It is a collaborative effort that began with a small group of young widows that met for fellowship and encouragement over Thursday lunches. Our conversations ranged from how to cope with our grief to dealing with our own realities as single parents and unexpected widows. Jerry began to keep a journal, which lead her and Vickie to writing devotionals from a widow's perspective. This project expanded as awareness arose of other widow and widowers who were open to sharing their stories of going through the mourning process. Healing began when we traded our stories with each other and found the joy of the Lord.

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