October 2010
Monthly Archives
Don’t Judge Others
I recently had a conversation with a good friend who was having a hard time because a her brother didn’t like the way she acted or dressed. He thought she was too loud and opinionated. This really upset my friend as she is actually very soft hearted. It got me thinking about how easy it … Continue Reading
Gratitude
Today I was working at the hospital doing programming and I was in the Radition/Chemo area. As I walked by the waiting room I saw a lady about my age just sitting there. She had shoulder length hair and was medium built. She looked healthy and for just a second our eyes meet. I could … Continue Reading
Regrets As A Widow
I had never seen a man shave until I got married. I think I had this picture in my mind of a perfect marriage and I didn’t realize that couples do argue and that marriage can be difficult. I was hard on Donnie and when he was alive I blamed all of our problems on … Continue Reading
Advise for Family Members
I’ve spent alot of time talking to widows and their families these last two days. I’m writing today for the families because they want to help but are struggling on how to approach their loved ones. My advise is let them have their time of grief and not to push them. The best thing to … Continue Reading
My official launch
I officially launched the book today at Indigo. It is availiable locally until January 1, 2011 and then all bookstores will carry it. Meanwhile it can be order direct from my website. Thanks to everyone that was part of this journey and a special thanks to the widows who shared their stories in and out … Continue Reading
Book Launch at Indigo of The Sisterhood of Widows
Today I official launched the book and I realized that although I am the older generation I don’t have to be old at heart. In fact in many ways the passion I get from helping others has lightened my heart and my life. Yesterday I was having a sad moment but today I’m letting it … Continue Reading
Thanksgiving
Today I was copying pictures from my camera to my computer when I realized that I’ve crossed a path in my life. I’ve become the older generation. I used to do the Thanksgiving turkey and have Grammy over, now I’m the Grammy going over to my son’s for Thanksgiving. Now did that happen? Life just … Continue Reading
The books impact on one widow
Below is an email I received with permission to pass it on. Widows helping widows – that is what it’s all about. To: Mary Francis Subject: Your Chapter Well done Mary! I was impressed. Our guys are not replaceable that’s for sure. There were several phases that really caught me, – Everyone dies and it’s … Continue Reading
Author and Speaker – Robin Sharma
Back in 1997 I purchased the book “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari” by Robin Sharma. I highlighted it and marked the pages and it had a big impact on me. However, I didn’t realize how much of an impact until I heard him speak today at my home town. I now see that his … Continue Reading
Networking Women
I just spent two days at a networking conference for women about diversity in the workplace. There is so much energy surrounding a networking conference for women and we should go to every event we can get to. Lynn Harris is an author who wrote a great book called “Unwritten Rules: What Women Need to … Continue Reading
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