An extended interview with Glen Easy discussing his experience and his journey after his daughter, Chanel died suddenly in her sleep aged just 16yrs old. Glen shares his fond memories of a beloved daughter and the events that led up to this tragedy.
He talks about how this event challenged his Christian faith, the questions he wrestled with and how in the darkest times of despair he battled thoughts of suicide.
It was a simple book given to him by a well-wisher that ultimately acted as the catalyst that helped Glen to begin to turn his life back around and move out from the shadows of self-pity that had almost consumed him.
Today Glen is able to live with a refreshed purpose, spurred on by the memory of Chanel and the charity work he does with the British Heart Foundation.
We are hopeful that Glen's story will go some way to helping/encouraging someone out there who may be dealing with a similar issue or feeling hopeless.
May his story act as proof that life can still be fruitful after the death of a loved one, by the grace of God and the love and support of family and friends.
If you have been impacted by any of the issues covered in this interview please refer to the Bible scriptures below and the list of counsellors
*Helpful Scriptures*
Revelation 21:4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Philippians 2:20 I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare.
Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 18:14 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Luke 18:15-17 Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”
*COUNSELLING SERVICES*
Jacqueline Pitt - Transformation Counselling Services
transformationcounsellings@gmail.com
Cruse Bereavement Care
https://www.cruse.org.uk Birmingham
Cruse Bereavement Care 0121 687 8010
Natalie Hall - Restoration Counselling
restorationcounselling@outlook.com
Shalom Counselling
http://www.shalomctenterprise.com
07951 125 908
shalomctenterprise@outlook.com
Banners Gate Counselling
https://www.bgcounselling.co.uk
info@bgcounselling.co.uk
0121 354 6544
Carrs Lane Counselling Centre
https://www.carrslanecounselling.co.uk
0121 643 6363
counselling@carrslane.co.uk
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