Five Reason Why We Need Friends First, a personal note: When I awoke this morning, my first thoughts were of my late wife, Benita. We were married on December 28th, 1974, at the Calvary Baptist Church in DeSoto, Texas. She passed away on April 12th, 2018. Forty-nine years ago today, I was getting ready for… Continue reading Why We Need Friends
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The Silent Grief
Introduction: The death of a spouse is one of life’s formidable challenges, and widowers usually grapple with their grief alone. I know this was my experience when my wife of forty-three plus years passed away. Society’s views on grief can dismiss or underestimate widowers’ emotional struggles. You just “man up” and carry on. After all,… Continue reading The Silent Grief
Blueberries and Green Tea
Today is Saturday Today is Saturday, December 4, 2021. It’s the 338th day of 2021. There are 27 days remaining in the year. The temperature was a cool 70 degrees with fog and drizzle. I’ve already been to my local Starbucks for morning coffee and writing. I’m now back at the house. Breakfast Outdoors In… Continue reading Blueberries and Green Tea
Using the Time We Have
Today As I write it is Friday, December 3, 2021. It’s the 337th day of 2021. There are 28 days remaining in the year. The temperature was a cool 61 degrees with fog and drizzle when I left the house for my drive to morning coffee and writing at Starbucks. The selfie is from today.… Continue reading Using the Time We Have
How My Adult Children Keep an Eye on Me
Thursday, December 2, 2021 Today is Thursday, December 2, 2021. It’s the 336th day of 2021. There are 29 days remaining in the year. 46 degrees greeted me when I left the house this morning for coffee and writing. Today’s Selfie The selfie is from today. The Wallpaper on my iPhone is my granddaughter’s picture.… Continue reading How My Adult Children Keep an Eye on Me
How God Uses Problems in Your Life
Problems Maybe like me, after you lost your spouse you found yourself faced with problems. Examples that challenged me included: Buying groceries Doing laundry and folding sheets Insurance claims Medical bills Car titles House deeds Claiming her small retirement account Changing the names on checking accounts Getting utilities that were in her name placed in… Continue reading How God Uses Problems in Your Life
Caregiving: Biblical Insights From My Journey
I had a “Bargain Booksy” ad last week for my book “Caregiving: Biblical Insights From a Caregiver’s Journey.” It’s just a way to advertise and promote the book. People sign up for a daily email for eBook bargains and received a daily email with books on sale in genres of their interest. My book is… Continue reading Caregiving: Biblical Insights From My Journey
Three Year Anniversary of My Wife’s Passing
Three Year Anniversary Today is the three year anniversary of my wife’s passing. So many in my age range have lost their beloved spouse. I can think of over a dozen people off the top of my head who’ve lost their life partner. Maybe today you could say a prayer for them. You know friends that… Continue reading Three Year Anniversary of My Wife’s Passing
Grief, Loss, and Transition Workshops
Workshops Have Value Before signing up for and attending, I knew grief, loss and transition workshops have value. I knew their value from more than an intellectual understanding. I had attended a twelve-week course on three different occasions. In 2006, my late wife and I attend the classes offered by our church following my mother-in-law’s… Continue reading Grief, Loss, and Transition Workshops
The Survival Blog for Widowers 