Close your eyes and drift off to sleep. Normally when you wake you do not remember what if anything you dreamed of but this time the dream stays with you. It is the thing that you fear. A dream that ...
The journey of widowhood is not for the faint of heart, nor should it be ventured alone. Partnering with fellow widows and using a strong support team will ease the pain and foster an environment where healing can ...
The impact of Rick’s death has lessened as the years go by. That’s only natural. I've always been a firm believer that time really does heal all wounds, although not as quickly as we would like (and I definitely formed ...
Living Wide is choosing to maximize the width of your life because we have no control over the length. The concept of Living Wide was founded by Gregory Todd Jones after he was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2016. ...
There are many things I do not like doing… things that were not supposed to be mine to do. When you lose a spouse, you are so consumed with your grief that you don’t realize for months or possibly years ...
It's pretty evident if you have read any of my blogs that I have been processing anger toward my late husband, Bret. It wasn't always that way, however. In the early days and months after his tragic self-imposed death, I ...
Words matter. The power of words affect what we hear, speak and think. God created the world with His words. We are made in God’s image. What we speak creates our world. The words we hear and think impact our ...
Why Don't You Get Out There & Date??? Are you tired of hearing these questions? Why are you so picky What are you waiting for Are you putting yourself “out there” Singles are "singled" out everywhere There is no denying ...
Matt and I would have been married eight years this coming Tuesday we were only married six. On our fifth anniversary we took a trip to Maine by ourselves it was our only vacation alone. This year I am packing ...
When I started this blog, I had someone tell me to give the advice I was looking for when I became a widow. I was a proactive in my grief process. I joined the Hot, Young Widows Club (it’s a ...