In May of 2018 Robin and her husband of 13 years, Rob, received the devastating news that he had stage four renal cell carcinoma. The 18-month battle ensued, often times dictating and taking over their life, including sidelining a family trip to Europe just four days before departing. But Rob’s mantra through it all was ‘Whatever it Takes’ and this helped the entire family as they faced countless hurdles and emotions. Dec. 2, 2019, Rob succumbed to his gallant fight and Robin found herself as a widow at 48 with three children.
Robin was shattered and could not imagine living life without her everything. They were as many would refer to as ‘the rom-com couple’. They laughed each and every day together. It was as if they were made for one another. Faced with two adult children (21 and 18) and one getting ready to enter her teen years, Robin was thrust into a life and a club no one asks for nor wants to be a part of.
When you lose your spouse, whether you are a parent or not, there are phrases that you will hear from family, friends and acquaintances. These phrases are spoken out of care and, I believe, an unspoken discomfort in not knowing ...
