The Widow Life

When Everything Goes Wrong (and What to Do About It)

I should have seen it coming. After all, there is no better way to ruin plans than to share them with the world. Last month, I confidently posted about how April would be different than March. There would be no last minute, up-‘til-midnight writing marathon to wrap up assignments before their deadline. Instead, I would…

The Power of Procrastination…to ruin your week.

I have a monthly ritual. It’s nothing too meaningful, but it’s certainly consistent. It goes something like this: the last day of the month arrives, and I am frantically typing up the last of my writing assignments so I can get them in before the midnight invoicing deadline. Some months, the process starts a bit…

It’s Good Friday

Today, the Christian world lapses into silence and mourning as we remember the passion and death of our Lord. In the months before and after Tom’s death, I found my myself returning again and again to the prayers we say during the Stations of the Cross. I’m to the point now where I realize it’s…

No One Gets to Say You’re Doing it Wrong

Widows get a lot of advice. I mean, oh so much advice. While I wouldn’t call all the advice I’ve received good, I’ve been very fortunate in that it has almost all come from a good place. I think I can count on one hand the number of times I was subject to advice from…

RIP Joey Martin Feek

Joey Feek’s story hits a bit too close to home so I have to admit I have actively avoided news stories about it. However, I see she passed away. Although I don’t know her or her music, I can’t help but feel tears tonight for her husband and her family. Even when you’re at peace…

Where are all the men?

Where are all the good men? Shortly after my husband died, one of my favorite blogs posted an article about the importance of fathers. It was beautifully written and was chockful of statistics about how active and engaged fathers increase good outcomes and decrease negative ones in children. It left me feeling entirely defeated. In…