January 2012
Monthly ArchivesWhat do you miss the most?
I miss having him home when I came home. The house seems so empty without his presence. I miss having him tease me out of my bad mood. Things never seemed so bad when I had him to balance me out. I miss having him here to discuss the big decisions in life – like … Continue Reading
Plan Ahead
The first time I went out to a movie without Donnie it was with a group of friends. It didn’t feel right and I couldn’t wait to get back home. I had thought, “ It will do me good to get out” but I was not ready. As you think ahead to any activity or … Continue Reading
Homeless Doesn’t Mean Heartless
I want to start this blog with some interesting stats: 2.3 to 3.5 million people will be homeless at some point this year. 750,000 people will end up sleeping on the streets. 30% of the homeless are families with children. 44% of the homeless have part or full-time work. 94% of the homeless do not … Continue Reading
Show Your Smile
Do you know that a smiling person is judged to be more pleasant, attractive, sincere, sociable and competent. Wow! You get all that and it doesn’t cost you a single penny. On top of how people think of you, there is a health benefit because when you smile it releases endorphins that work in the … Continue Reading
Make Home Yours
Your home was a home that was shared with your spouse and how you may not feel at home in your own house. Do you dread facing the empty house when you come home? Slowly and carefully you may want to make some small changes, but only when it feels right to you. Start with … Continue Reading
Principles To Live By
People are not born successful. They work hard and are focused and persistent. Mistakes must be made, new solutions discovered and difficult situations endured. Be active and involved in something you care about. This activity will in turn give you tremendous enthusiasm and excitement for what your doing. Widows that get back their balance often … Continue Reading
Moving Through Grief
Be kind to yourself. Sleep in if you need to and listen to your inner voice because you are the one who knows best how to take care of yourself. Curl up in your fuzzy robe and just relax. Take a deep breath of fresh air and enjoy a walk through a park. Give yourself … Continue Reading
We All Need To Be Valued
One of things I miss is having a husband that loved and valued me. Love in a marriage is often expected but being valued as a person comes with the maturity of the relationship. I’m still loved and valued by family and friends but it’s not quite the same as from a husband. I … Continue Reading
Assume Control
When your loved one died you had no choice because you were not in a position of control. Tears flow and again you are not in control. Others around you take over and although they are trying to help, again you feel that you are not in control and maybe it didn’t matter because you … Continue Reading
Trust – It doesn’t come easy!
You may have a painful love wound resulting from the ending of the love relationship with your spouse and this love wound may prevent you from loving again. It’s hard to trust and get into another relationship where you may end up going through all that pain a second time. Maybe the relationship will be a second … Continue Reading
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