Eight years Later: Strength through Every Season

It’s hard to believe that it has been eight years since Tom passed away. In these past years, I have learned more than I ever imagined I would. I was married at such a young age that I never really lived on my own. There were so many things I took for granted—things I had […]

A Life divided in a moment

Life can change in a minute, mine did. November 12th changed everything. One moment, I was a wife of forty-two years, planning dinners watching TV together and wondering what the next chapter of life might look like. The next moment, I was a widow. People say life can change in an instant. I used to […]

The Hardest is in the Evenings

Evenings can be the hardest part of the day when you are grieving. During the daytime, there are distractions. Errands to run. People to talk to. Small responsibilities that help carry the hours forward. But evenings slow everything down. The pace changes. The noise fades. And the quiet begins to settle in again. That’s when […]