DON’T Believe It
I was listening to Megan Wood’s The Truth (link below, if you haven’t heard or just want the encouragement at your fingertips) on my way to a client’s this morning […]
Category Archives: A Widow’s Journey
Surrounded By a Gift
At the beginning of this year I began praying for new people, new friends. My world had gotten smaller and smaller over the first few years after my husband’s death, […]
New “Bests” Are Still to Come
New bests do not take away from the bests that were.
Helping is helpful.
Helping a widow means doing things that THEY need, that will further THEIR agenda, and accomplish THEIR goals.
Changing the Conversation: Talking is Healthy
Most people would agree that it is healthy and expected that a widow/widower will talk about their late spouse. At the same time, such talk seems to make hearers uncomfortable. Friends and family will even assume that the widow/widower is stuck, not “moving on”, and still actively grieving.
A Can Full of Memories
Loss seeps into and touches everything, even the most mundane thing. Friends and family who come alongside and do the life thing with a widow significantly lighten the burden and help with healing.
Changing the Conversation: Passive to Active
Changing the conversation from passive to active. Instead of asking what we need or telling us to “let you know if…”, offer to come:
You Can’t “Fix” Widowhood
When a widow is steeped in the fog of grief, it is not your job or responsibility to pull them out. That is not what they need. A widow needs time to feel and grieve and process.
Holiness is the Beauty
“Holiness is the beauty of Your house.” If the Spirit dances within, I think that’s what happened.
Life
Today, I’m thankful for my life. See, four years ago, I almost bled to death.
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