A Husband’s Guide to Grief Support

In this powerful episode, Deborah Larson welcomes her best friend & biggest supporter of her life, Husband-Of-The-Century Raymond Larson, to share his unique perspective on navigating loss. Raymond opens up about experiencing the death of his first wife after 31 years of marriage, and later supporting Deborah through the sudden, ⁠tragic loss⁠ of her son Jeremy Stoke, a beloved community hero. With raw honesty, Raymond discusses the stark differences between anticipated and sudden grief, revealing how their faith and relationship became anchors during life’s most devastating storms. Raymond and Deborah share intimate insights about their journey through grief—from the initial shock and public memorial to their cross-country move to Texas in search of healing. The conversation explores practical wisdom for spouses supporting grieving partners, including the importance of presence over words, allowing space for memories without judgment, and finding the delicate balance between honoring the past while moving forward. This deeply moving episode offers hope for anyone experiencing loss, demonstrating how enduring love can not only survive tragedy but grow stronger through it.