Archives: Stories of Grief

There is something extremely powerful about sharing our stories - especially our stories of grief, loss, and survival. Usually, these are the stories we hold close to our heart. Sharing our stories, we connect with each other and do not feel so alone.

Below are the personal stories of those who have been through it. From the loss of a parent to death of a child, to a cancer diagnosis, and everything in between.

Please send us your story, as it can help so many others find hope again - roneldb@afol.com.na

through the eyes of...

Ronel de Beer - 13 Nov 2023
my testimony of hopeby jacomi schabort oosthuizen -  windhoek “If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain, your faith also is vain.” – 1 Cor. 15:14 /faith/: a strong, […]
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the story of jamiel

Ronel de Beer - 13 Nov 2023
from reggie & lindy klukowski - from windhoek I never wanted this to be a part of my life – who ever would? Even though that was on the worst day I […]
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gedig aan hermann jnr

Ronel de Beer - 13 Nov 2023
the poem of hermann rust for his son- from windhoek. (in afrikaans) My rooikopkind, my blouoogkind My linkerhandkolwer en regterhandbouler My rugbyskeidsregter, my losskakel My raakvatter, my engelkind Hoe gaan ek […]
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'n pyn-gedagte

Ronel de Beer - 13 Nov 2023
“O, die pyngedagte: my kind is dood!... dit brand soos ‘n pyl in my. Die mense sien daar niks nie van en die Here alleen die weet wat ek ly. […]
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mal oor die buite lewe

Ronel de Beer - 13 Nov 2023
Die oggend van 13 April 2017 glo ek het God my alreeds begin voorberei vir wat kom, min het ek geweet...  Ek en my dogtertjie (Anri) het op die bed […]
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'n leemte ...

Ronel de Beer - 13 Nov 2023
The Story of Lukas  & Hannelie Maree  - from Windhoek, Namibia (in Arikaans)  Om ‘n kind te verloor … nie ‘n storie maar ‘n leemte. Ek deel dit graag met […]
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