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Category Archives: widows
Asking for Help
For varying reasons, I often find it difficult to ask for help. Maybe you nodded at my confession because of your own previous requests that resulted in a scolding or rejection. But we all need help at one time or … Continue reading
Posted in children, prayer, Psalm 46:1, rescue, single mothers, single parenting, single-parent families, widows
This Is Not the Life I Asked For
I’m a transplanted Kentucky woman who was raised to take care of a husband and children, be a good cook and a gracious hostess. In addition to those accomplishments, I earned a master’s degree and taught at a Detroit suburb … Continue reading
Sweet Birthday Memories
What special memories do you associate with birthdays? Do you smile as you ponder a long-ago celebration? I like remembering my 34th birthday when my husband surprised me with a gathering of dear friends at our Michigan supper club. How … Continue reading
Don’t Wait for Roses
Single women, do you sigh over red roses in the flower shop? Do you long for that perfect man to ring your doorbell and say, “Hi. The Lord sent me” and hand you a bouquet? If so, please allow me … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, confidence, courage, encouragement, goals, perseverance, rescue, roses, self-esteem, self-talk, single mothers, widows
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A Good Lesson on a Grumpy Morning
Ever notice how the best lessons often come from unexpected sources? I learned that when I met a women who appeared to offer only an empty seat in her breakfast booth. That New York day, my mirror had revealed more … Continue reading
Posted in aging, appreciation, confidence, encouragement, helping others, self-talk, widows
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The Warmest Gift
As a veteran widow, I thought weepy moments during church services were behind me. But during the recent Christmas program, I wiped my eyes often. It was time to draw upon the lesson I learned years ago. The first Christmas … Continue reading
Posted in grief, helping others, single mothers, widows
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On Tough Days, Focus on the Blessings
Does February 5 hold special meaning for you? For me, it marks the day decades ago when I stepped into marriage. My husband, Don, and I were filled with youthful energy and bright dreams. Additionally, we had deep faith, college … Continue reading
Posted in cancer, counting blessings, courage, grief, single mothers, widows
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