Finding God in Grief: Love, Loss, and Holding On to Hope After the Death of a loved One

In Finding God in Grief, Oludare Akinbo shares a deeply personal and spiritually rich journey through one of life's hardest realities - the loss of a beloved spouse. With raw honesty and unwavering faith, he invites readers into the sacred, sorrowful valley of grief where tears and hope coexist, and where God's presence can still be found in the silence.

After nearly three decades of marriage to Oluwatohungbogbo - his wife, friend, and faith partner - Oludare faced an unexpected and heart-wrenching loss. When the diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) came, he dropped everything - business, responsibilities, and daily routine - and devoted himself wholly to her care. Together, they traveled from Nigeria to India, embarking on a seven-month battle for her life that tested everything they believed, and yet revealed the undeniable presence of God.

What followed were unimaginable trials: six harrowing weeks in ICU due to Stage IV GVHD of the gut, which proved resistant to the top three first-line treatments; ICU psychosis that caused her to lose six years of memory; multiple moments of near-death due to various complications; and an eventual partial recovery that brought them home, clinging to hope. But back home, healthcare supply challenges and a tragic relapse after 4 months brought another blow neither of them anticipated - the painful, unexpected passing of his beloved wife.

And still... he did not lose his faith.

In these pages, you will find:
- Honest reflections on love, loss, and the ache of absence
- A transparent look at caregiving, grief, and post-loss trauma
- Scripture-based comfort for the brokenhearted
- Courage for those enduring long trials, medical storms, or unanswered prayers
- A heartfelt invitation to meet God in the valley, not just the mountaintop
- Tackling the misconceptions about grieving and being a person of faith

Whether your loss is recent or long ago, Finding God in Grief offers companionship in sorrow, clarity in confusion, and hope that transcends death. It is a love letter to the grieving - and a testament to the God who still walks with us through the fire.

"Grief may break you, but grace will carry you."

Perfect For:
- Anyone grieving the loss of a spouse or loved one
- Pastors, counselors, and support group leaders
- Readers seeking biblical encouragement through medical or emotional crises
- Those struggling to hold on to faith after unanswered prayers or loss