I not only made the six hour drive to the coast for my family’s emergency and back home, now a week later, but managed to accomplish a lot to help them. Sometimes these diversions take you away from your own problems and let you find your strengths are there when needed. Planning a trip to the coast was not in my plans in the near future. I was blessed with good weather, no road snow on the three passes, beautiful sunshine and blue skies, traveling seven and a half hours both ways. I accomplished a lot, and have the groundwork in motion until I return when needed. I find I have a new purpose, even if only temporarily.
Finding Strength When Needed
Published by From A Widows Perspective
Losing a spouse is so different than losing another family member. Don’t get me wrong, they are all hard. But with a spouse there is always a constant daily reminder of them. Every meal time, television time, card playing time, morning prayer time. No more anniversaries, grocery shopping together. Meals--how do I cook for just one? I posted this and more on my Facebook page and all my friends and family members that are also widows/widowers responded with their personal perspectives of what they too have been going through. This gave me the idea of starting a blog for all who have lost a spouse to be able to share their experiences and perspectives, what is working for them, and just someone to talk to who truly understands the roller coaster ride they are on. So here we are. View more posts
Becoming a Widow 