Two years ago I started this blog because of a desire God had placed on my heart to minister to those who have experienced loss. But if I’m honest, I delayed starting it because I didn’t feel ready or qualified.

I was terrified that no one would read it. 
I was afraid I would have nothing to say. 
I didn’t feel like I was a very good writer.

All of these excuses are just that...excuses. They’re nothing more than delayed obedience. When God calls us to do something, He often does it to show His strength, not ours. When I finally stepped out in obedience, I was afraid, but God has always provided. 

He gives me words when I have none. 
He shows me the topics to write about.
He provides encouragement when I need it.

God has used this blog in my life to continue my healing journey, to help me share thoughts and feelings that you may relate to, and has allowed me to meet some amazing people and reconnect with others because of this space! I’m so thankful!

For this 2nd blog-aversary, I am doing a giveaway AND putting my Etsy shop, Hope & Harmony Pages, on SALE for the month of September!

To enter the giveaway, you just need to subscribe to the blog. If you are currently a subscriber, you are automatically entered, and if not, you can subscribe here: Life After Loss with Lisa

For bonus entries:
  • Leave a comment on ANY blog post 
  • Leave a comment on my stories or posts on instagram and Facebook promoting the giveaway and Etsy shop sale
  • Share the give away or sale to your stories on instagram or Facebook
  • Purchase something from my Etsy shop
The giveaway is open until Friday, September 19th at 11:59 pm. I will be announcing the winner on my subscriber email list and contacting them personally on Saturday, September 20th. 

The winner will receive:

  • Dewdrop diffuser
  • Thieves Chest Rub
  • R.C. essential oil blend
  • Peppermint, Lavender & Tea Tree essential oil set
I have been with Young Living for nearly 7 years, and I love their products. I use many of their supplements as well as their essential oils and blends - topically, internally and diffused. These products have supported my wellness, complemented my nutrition, and helped me find alternatives to toxic products that used to burden my body. The collection above is to help promote wellness during this season of back to school crud. Ick-i-ness is out there, but properly supporting our bodies is an effective way to avoid the ick and feel our best.

My Etsy shop is Hope & Harmony Pages and is exclusively digital printables. In it, you’ll find two resources for those experiencing grief: Hope in the Mourning: A 30 Day Journal for the Grieving is a scripture based daily journal that walks with you to help restore hope to your weary heart. There is a journaling prompted based on the daily scripture, space to write, and a section for gratitude.Grief to Grace Mini Guide: 5 Gentle Steps Towards Hope is a scripture based guide that offers small, meaningful steps to help you process your grief.

You’ll also find some fun school and homeschool resources like my student planner bundle, back to school tags and lunchbox notes, plus some fun halloween printables. Please check out my shop here: Hope & Harmony Pages. Everything is on sale for the month of September!

Thank you to all of you who have made this blog such a rewarding experience! I’m so thankful for each of you and love connecting with you in this space. As I have shared before, writing is not a strength of mine, but God is choosing to use this weakness of mine for His glory.

Thank you all for being here!!
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2 Comments

  1. I have been blessed by your blog and by reconnecting more through it and the kids last year at Cedarville. I know someone elae who is really blessed by it as well who I recently shared it with. God doesnt waste our hurts and that is a good reminder for me too.
    Lisa Bailey AUTHOR  09/09/2025 09:18 AM Central
    Thank you my friend!
  2. It’s hard to believe that two years flew by so quickly! Congrats!
    Lisa Bailey AUTHOR  09/09/2025 09:17 AM Central
    It's gone by so quickly! Thanks for being part of the journey!

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Meet Lisa Bailey

 
Life hands you things you don’t expect sometimes.  

When I was 33 years old, I lost my husband to cancer after a 3 ½ year battle.  At the time, I had two small kids and was trying to do it all - homeschooling, run a small business, single parenting, make everything from scratch, eat healthy and take care of myself. I was afraid of stopping. I was afraid of feeling.  I was afraid.

Eventually, my body crashed.  I was grieving deeply, struggling physically, dealing with anxiety, and I didn’t know how to move out of that place.  God orchestrated circumstances and placed people in my life to help me deal with these issues through counseling, moving, and starting fresh.  He opened the door and helped me heal both emotionally and physically, and placed resources in my life that have made a huge difference. 

I now feel better than I have in many years and have healed from many things. Grief still shows up, and I have to pull back and work through it, but because I am healthier, it doesn’t consume me. Restoration and healing didn’t happen overnight, but it did happen.

You don’t have to do this alone.  Let me walk this journey with you to hope and wellness. 

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