Death is an unavoidable part of life.
When death and loss come, it can have a devastating affect upon those which are left behind. A better understanding of the grieving process may help us in ministering to people when tragedy strikes. Those that have suffered from loss will be quick to tell you that time itself is one of the great healers. Because memory is selective, we lay aside the painful thoughts that surround death, and remember the joyful events of life. Time also allows for a period of adjustment, which is one of the most distressing symptoms of grief.