Holidays & Special Occasions
-
Widow “Anniversary”
Death anniversaries are tricky. They are actually two-fold: the date our loved one breathed their last breath here on earth AND the moment our lives changed forever. On August 13, 2013, I awoke in the early morning hours to discover… Continue reading
-
Death Anniversaries
It’s that week…the date of my husband’s passing is coming up. With it brings all the mixed emotions, the bittersweet memories, & another year facing life as a widow. This week has always held a heaviness for me since my… Continue reading
-
Summertime Grief Issues
Summertime…schedules tend to be different from other seasons of the year, days are longer, temperatures are warmer, varied opportunities present themselves. But along with that, widowed people find themselves doing familiar activities…but without their partner. While these activities & places… Continue reading
-
4th of July Grief Triggers
For many years, my husband and I hosted Fourth of July celebrations. There would be as many as 100 family, friends, and church members who would attend potluck cookouts in our backyard. On July 3, 2003, the year when we… Continue reading