Dennis Ritter spent decades battling heart disease, living with the knowledge that his time might be shorter than most. But suffering didn't make him bitter. It deepened his faith. When Dennis' health declined, his family gathered to say goodbye. In this deeply moving episode of The Unfolding, Dawn Ritter and her children, Ben and Karen, share the story of Dennis' final days, the legacy of faith he left behind, and the hope that carries them through heartbreaking loss. They talk honestly about grief, unanswered prayers for healing, and why their faith in God remained steady even when the miracle they asked for didn't come. Because sometimes God doesn't remove the suffering. Sometimes He meets us in it.
Show Notes:
Books:
Every Moment Holy Vol. 2 Death, Grief, and Hope https://www.amazon.com/Every-Moment-Holy-II-Hardcover/dp/1951872053
Grieving with Hope https://www.amazon.com/Grieving-Hope-Walking-Jesus-Heartbreak/dp/164507448X
When Mountains Crumble https://www.amazon.com/When-Mountains-Crumble-Rebuilding-Someone/dp/0802425569
Walking with God through Pain and Suffering https://www.amazon.com/Walking-God-through-Pain-Suffering/dp/1594634408
Podcasts:
The Widowed Mom Podcast by Krista St. Germain - https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/podcast/
The Widow Coach Podcast by Karen Sutton. https://www.karensutton.co.uk/podcasts/the-widow-podcast
A Widow's Heart Podcast with Pam Lundell
Website:
Never Alone Widows - a nationwide ministry to widows. https://www.neveralonewidows.com/