Moving Forward

Do you remember looking at lists of ‘stressors’ and seeing your problems? Life happens. “Yes.” It is there. It’s OK to be upset or almost unglued, because ours is a common and real problem. That was yesterday. But here we are today, a widow. (I still don’t like the word.) Numb, puzzled, vulnerable, sad, frightened, angry, yet laughing at things most don’t find so funny. What has happened? We have experienced the top of the list item, ‘death of a spouse.’

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We inform, encourage, and equip widows. We provide books, DVD¹s, Journals, CD¹s, radio podcasts, church resources and tools, spiritually based and practical. Internationally we provide skill training for widows for economic independence.

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Featured Story LaSandra Hutchinson

I met LaSandra two years into her widow journey.  So young!  Four children in all out energy mode!  She had a quiet peace and resolve even in those days of continual change.  Read on and be inspired. In 1997, Kenneth Hutchinson began to sit behind me in our World History class. I had known Kenneth was smart and articulate, but I had yet to find out how hilarious he was. Oh, but after he began to sit behind me in class. There were jokes for days! He was sitting behind me whispering the jokes so only I could hear them. […]

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Book: Not Alone – 11 Inspiring Stories of Courageous Widows from the Bible

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Book: Wise Women Managing Money

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Book: From One Widow To Another

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Adopted Children

May 10, 2024

May I introduce you to a surprising group of people who may dread Mother’s Day?  Adopted children.  How do I know.  I’m Mom and Nana to a few. One Mother’s Day I heard weeping.  I asked my precious young adult son, “Why?” “Does she remember me?  Does she even know I exist?”  “Oh, sweetheart, on this day she could never forget you.”  I tried to comfort not knowing how. I realized my words could never reach his hurting heart or fill a void I did not create. “Oh, dear son of mine, I pray for her and give thanks for […]

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Mother’s Day Alone

May 9, 2024

Did you know that Mother’s Day is a challenge for widows?  How many widows do you know?  My young friend, raising her five children alone dreads the day.  Yes, there are the crayon pictures, random menus (surely Mom’s must love hot dogs heavily decorated with mustard!) and attempts at good behavior. But there’s a hole in her heart–a yearning for what her life might have been.  What can you do?  Send a card of real encouragement.  Include a gift card even for fast food.  Splurge on flowers.  Get to know her better so you know her real needs.  Accept this […]

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