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Sorting Through My Husband’s Belongings

by Lisa Dempsey Bargewell in Grief, Inspiration, Practical Help, Uncategorized
January 28, 2015January 28, 2015

The first time that I was unwillingly forced to go through my husband’s belongings was shortly after his untimely death. Amidst my brutal weeping and frazzled state of shock, the hospital staff nudged me to proceed forward with preparations as ...

How Hope for Widows Saved My Life

by Lisa Dempsey Bargewell in Finding Support, Grief, Inspiration, Practical Help, Uncategorized
January 21, 2015

When my husband passed away, I was in shock, denial, so lost, empty, and utterly broken. I was in a soul shattered state of mind. It seemed at that time, that the goodness of my life was gone. Immersed in ...

Seeing My Husband’s Spirit in the Corridor

by Lisa Dempsey Bargewell in Grief, Inspiration, Practical Help, Uncategorized
January 14, 2015

The steadfast, champion hands that tenderly, passionately and protectively held mine for 24 years, turned blue, cold and limp in mine. As I fumbled out of the hospital room, fragmented conversations of sympathy from loved ones swirled in my head. ...

My Husband’s Near Death Experience

by Lisa Dempsey Bargewell in Grief, Inspiration, Practical Help, Uncategorized
January 7, 2015

In the midst of my husband’s valiant battle with rampant, widespread cancer and unbearable pain that dominated his body and mind, we were given gifts. Gifts that eluded me; gifts that now, in hindsight, I see as priceless gems and ...

Live the Life You’ve Imagined

by Lisa Dempsey Bargewell in Grief, Inspiration, Practical Help
December 31, 2014

Each time I visit my husband’s grave, in attempts to do something fostering for my spirit, I first visit an eclectic, home décor shop. Their designs feature a mix of old and new with upscale, unique pieces. During each trip a ...

Tears and Wonder at Christmas Time

by Lisa Dempsey Bargewell in Children and Grief, Grief, Inspiration, Practical Help
December 24, 2014

The first Christmas after my husband’s passing, I felt numb, in disbelief, engulfed in sorrow, and oh so alone. I attempted to put on my mask and proceed forward for my daughters’ well-being. However, isolation seemed to grasp me as the ...

Tis the Season-Be Gentle With Yourself

by Lisa Dempsey Bargewell in Grief, Inspiration, Practical Help, Uncategorized
December 17, 2014

During this time of hustle and bustle and the most wonderful time of the year, my widow’s spirit is not as jolly or as calm and bright as it used to be. Christmas seems to spur on a tangled web ...

Do You Believe in Miracles?

by Lisa Dempsey Bargewell in Grief, Inspiration, Practical Help
December 10, 2014

From the harrowing moment my husband was diagnosed with cancer, my inner voice rang out incessantly with the following permeating words, “My hope is in the Lord: a miracle will come.” Despite his prognosis, for nine months, this became my ...

Surviving My Wedding Anniversary

by Lisa Dempsey Bargewell in Grief, Inspiration, Practical Help
December 3, 2014

Yesterday was my 25th wedding anniversary; a day that should have been encompassed with an encore of romance and bliss with my husband. Instead, my turbulent kaleidoscope of widowhood emotions was running the gamut. One moment I wanted to escape ...

A New Identity-From Us to Me

by Lisa Dempsey Bargewell in Grief, Inspiration
November 26, 2014

During this Thanksgiving Eve as I am preparing for our family dinner, I am once again, reminded that “us” no longer exists in this realm of life. My husband isn’t helping me make the stuffing, peeling the potatoes, mischievously kissing ...

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