Saying Goodbye

Coach Robbins was a great husband, father and an amazing leader in our community. He will be deeply missed. Our prayers are with Tatum and the family during this time.




Funeral Information for Jeff Robbins:
Tuesday, November 18 - Visitation from 2 - 9 at Bosley Funeral Home
Wednesday, November 19 - Funeral at LUMC 11am





Parents... A few thoughts on grief for you:

1. No one grieves the same. Everyone has their own pace through grief. It is good to encourage each other to talk, cry, be silent or even laugh.

2. It is is a deep hurt when someone dies. The closer the person is to us the deeper it hurts.

3. There are five stages to the grieving process but they are not set in stone. Some people stay in one stage longer or jump around. There is no set order or process of going through the stages of grief. The five stages are: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance.

4. Remember that we don't know what the other person is thinking or feeling. We can have an idea but we are not in their shoes. Offer to listen, pray with them, tell them that you love them and let them know that you are hurting too.

5. Share stories and your feelings with them. Children and youth learn from us how to grieve the loss of a loved one. We can learn and grow together.

6. Allow them to ask questions and don't be afraid to answer them honestly. Address fears and feelings as they come up.

7. Expect their behaviors to change and remember they are a normal part of grief.

8. Remember that children and youth are more resilient than we expect. Don't be surprised if they move ahead quickly after a loss of someone they love.

Romans 8:26-27, “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.” (NIV)