Songs in the Night

How do you cope with the most traumatic event in your life? According to psychologist Dr. Thomas Holmes, the death of a spouse is the most traumatic, stressful event one can experience. (This assumes, of course, that the expired wife or husband was greatly beloved.) But how does the bereaved mate cope with such an event?Edwin Scroggins, author/compiler of Songs in the Night, claims that his faith in Christ has sustained him following the death of Alma, his soul-mate of 61 years. But he...
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How do you cope with the most traumatic event in your life? According to psychologist Dr. Thomas Holmes, the death of a spouse is the most traumatic, stressful event one can experience. (This assumes, of course, that the expired wife or husband was greatly beloved.) But how does the bereaved mate cope with such an event?Edwin Scroggins, author/compiler of Songs in the Night, claims that his faith in Christ has sustained him following the death of Alma, his soul-mate of 61 years. But he says he has also found comfort in collecting and publishing parts of his wife's memoirs, journals, prayers, and art. He acknowledges that not all readers will find such records interesting, but believes his immediate and extended family will cherish Alma's literary and art work.Some discerning readers, says Edwin, may find their own experiences reflected in Alma's memoirs of childhood on a farm. These readers may be reminded of those long-ago days when life was safe and sacred, slow and serene, and virtually free from drugs, depravity, and demonized crime.Excerpts from Alma's journals on senior years, says the author/compiler, display her continuing love of God's great outdoors and her reverence for everything growing in the earth. Her prayers reveal the depth of her spiritual life and the intimacy of her relationship with God.Alma's art work, says Edwin, speaks for itself. Again, discerning readers will see in her sketches and drawings clear reflections of her character and personality. Alma's unpretentious yet flowing artist's style reveals the genuine persona perceived by all who knew her.