The Widow's Walk

Living Again

  • Our Circumstances Are Not Our Identity

    You are a widow, but you are also so much more. You are still loved, chosen, gifted, needed, and held securely by God. You still have something meaningful to offer. You still have opportunities to love, serve, grow, and experience… Continue reading

  • Widows Cruise

    A chance to travel with other widows for a time of connection, encouragement, and support who understand your widow’s walk. Continue reading

  • Transformation

    While you can’t go back and be exactly how you were before the death of your husband, God can transform your life into something beautiful that’s beyond your imagination. Continue reading

  • Life in Ruins

    When I traveled to Israel a few years ago, I was privileged to walk through many ancient sites among the ruins of palaces, temples, stadiums, cities, and all sorts of structures. Some parts had crumbled, some sections were still standing,… Continue reading

  • Losing Ourselves

    Your life may never look like it once did before becoming a widow, but your story isn’t over! There is hope! There is healing! There is purpose! Embrace your new life. Continue reading

  • There Is Hope

    Our lives can look and feel hopeless at times. The grief weighs us down; bearing responsibilities on our own becomes too heavy; the loneliness overtakes us; the silence envelopes us; our future looks bleak and uncertain; the total upheaval of… Continue reading

  • 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

  • Life Doesn’t Stop While We Grieve

    Continuing to live when our world has been shattered may seem insurmountable. Life goes on. Grief happens in the middle of ordinary life-not separate from it. Daily there are decisions, schedules, routines, & necessities that must be dealt with whether… Continue reading

  • Summer Suggestions

    Earlier this week I posted about summer grief triggers. While those moments that spark memories & sometimes sadness inevitably come, I’ve learned that we must be intentional in creating life situations to bring ourselves joy despite our circumstances. Here are… Continue reading

  • Healing, Not Forgetting

    It is important to allow yourself to grieve, but it is essential that at some point you allow yourself to begin healing without feeling guilty. Continue reading