In the midst of losing a spouse, I never imagined that there would be light at the end of the tunnel. It’s been almost five years since I received the devastating call that would forever change my life. But, if I’m being truthful, there have also been some unexpected...
Today, October 31, would have been my husband’s 40th birthday. I imagine he’d be asleep and, as the night owl I’ve always been, I’d be awake staring intently at the clock, waiting to rush into the hotel bedroom and sing Stevie Wonder’s...
1,667 days. That’s how long the dress has been in my laundry basket. 1,667 days since I stood over the casket wearing it and kissed my husband goodbye for the last time. Every Sunday as I do laundry, I get to the bottom of the hamper and freeze. Will this be the day...
Sure, we expect the sadness, loneliness and copious amount of tears, but there are several things that seem to have been left out of the “Being Widowed 101” Manual. Check out the list below and let us know if you can relate to any of them: 1. Where’s My Period? The...
re·in·vent: To make major changes or improvements to (something) Losing a spouse gives you a boldness and strength that you never knew existed. Once you realize that you have and will survive the storm that rages around, you find you can take on anything life throws...
I’m not a huge baseball fan. Heck, I’m not even a fan. The little I know of baseball came from hanging with my late hubby on the couch as he rooted for his beloved Mets. On Sunday, September 25th when news broke that Florida Marlins pitcher José D. Fernández and two...
