I share my story of traveling by myself after the death of my first husband. Memories invade my head and heart and I hope you feel both loss and hope between the lines. Things to reflect is my wish for you. My friend’s husband died five months ago. She has completed a lot of the necessary … [Read more...]
A Denial
Written in memory of my first husband’s passing nineteen years ago, I share my observations of the courage it takes to look ahead in the shadow of illness. A week after John died, my beloved niece was getting married. Of course the timing was rough and my not attending would have been an … [Read more...]
Even with a Broken Heart
My friend Kate became a widow three weeks ago. We just received a beautiful “thank you” note from her that truly allows us to see into her soul. She is one of those I like to call, “the lucky ones.” Her life centered around one man, one marriage, and one family conceived in love. Now that is a … [Read more...]
How Will I Live Without You?
This favorite letter truly captures FOREVER LOVE... My dearest friend, I remember walking with John on a cold Sunday afternoon in early January. When I look back, it was the year before he got sick. Twilight was setting in as the temperature started to drop. We were not cold because our walk … [Read more...]
From a Distance
It is interesting what you observe from a distance. Often times you watch people talking, and judge from their body language how they feel about their conversation. Their facial expressions can go from gregarious laughter to quiet sobs of sadness. They can stare straight ahead, almost ignoring their … [Read more...]
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