Updated: Four Widows In My Lifetime
I was a very young bride and young mother. In my life, I have known some remarkable
Widows!
Updated: Four Widows In My Lifetime
- Widow From Church
- My Paternal Grandmother
- My Mother
- My condo neighbor ( Present time)
Each of the 4 Widows In My L
A Widow From Church
First Widow was not related by blood. She was a dear church family member and woman that each of us women admired. Before she became a widow, she started a church in Belarus. She got involved with several missionary events. After her spouse passed away, she began to live life as a widow and she traveled to see the church she started in Belarus. She enjoys traveling and she enjoys a life lead by God.
Lesson learned:
My Paternal Grandmother:
My paternal grandmother is the second remarkable Widow. As an adult, I learned and watched closely. She laid her own father to rest when I was a young bride. Then laid her husband to rest a few years later. Grandma did not drive, but she enjoyed life. Everyone took her out to eat and shop as often as possible. We would show up at her door and be greeted with the smile of a 4’9″ tall
A Lesson learned: God takes home many people before you sometimes, keep your faith, and never takes life for granted.
My Mother:
Followers are sitting there with their coffee, knowing that the third widow is my mother. She had been a widow for 14 years Before Her Journey Is Complete
Although she was disabled, she was an intelligent woman. Enjoyed life, and although she did not drive either we took her out to eat, shop, and enjoy the sunshine as often as three grateful children could be for her extra 39 years of life with her!
The lifetime lesson learned here is that whatever trials God brings into your life, your faith and survival skills will get you through each day.
Caregiver Watches Over:
As I sip my chamomile tea, leaning back in this desk chair, I watch my spouse, struggle with breathing issues and sleep issues. I begin to daydream about my future while asking the following questions:
- Which Adventures will I endure?
- What sorts of people will cross my path?
- Will I stay in Missouri or begin a brand new life somewhere else?
When God decides on the day to take my spouse home, he will then have both of my parents and my spouse of 37 years. Stay tuned for new seasons of adventure.
My Conclusion on Thoughts On 3 Generations Of Widows In My Lifetime
- let God lead the way and life will not change unless you help change it.
- God takes home many people before you sometimes, keep your faith and never take life for granted
- whatever trials God brings into your life, your faith and survival skills will get you through each day.
- Lifegoeson after the loss of loved ones, as long as you have a dependable sibling and friend you will survive each season of life.
Update: My Condo Neighbor:
My condo neighbor has been here for three years now. She has been a widow for four years. She is from Kentucky and full of spunk and life lessons. She is 87 at the present time. We walk two to three miles a day and she was the first one by my side when the man in the chair was being carried out of our home.
She is there every day if I need her and she was the first person to bring me dinner during those first days alone. She always dresses beautifully and is full of life lessons to share with anyone who will listen.
The Lesson Learned: Although you are the one who survives; remain active and enjoy who you are and enjoy life.
Another conclusion:
- let God lead the way and life will not change unless you help change it.
- God takes home many people before you sometimes, keep your faith and never take life for granted
- Whatever trials God brings into your life, your faith and survival skills will get you through each day.
- Lifegoeson after the loss of loved ones, as long as you have a dependable sibling and friend you will survive each season of life.
- Although you are the one who survives; remain active and enjoy the life God blesses you with everyday
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posted by patwdoyle11 on August 28, 2019
Very heart-warming post. (Visiting from #MLSTL). I know a few women my age who are relatively recent widows and they are personally inspiring to me. My own mom has been a widow for over 20 years now and she is also inspiring. I hope if I am ever facing the same near future you are facing, I will be able to continue to see their inspiration.
posted by Newlifeduringmidlife on August 28, 2019
Thank you for visiting and I have recently found a new church and these women assure me I will not be alone
posted by leannelc on August 28, 2019
Becoming a widow is something we all dread in our hearts because it means losing the one we love the most on this earth and who loves us in return. I think a strong faith is the key to surviving and moving forward when we lose someone special – the comfort and peace and assurance make all the difference when our hearts feel broken and as we learn to live our lives again.
Thanks for linking up with us at MLSTL and I’ve shared on my SM 🙂
posted by Newlifeduringmidlife on August 28, 2019
Thank you for visiting and the chance to linking up with midlife bloggers.
posted by Newlifeduringmidlife on August 8, 2019
Exciting update!!! The first Widow I spoke about is 88 years old now and I got the biggest hug from her last week. She does still travel, but not as far from home alone any longer. She took my email and number and says she can hook me up for future group travel partners.
posted by Maria Brittis on May 27, 2019
Your blog is very nice and it comes from the heart! Which is important as a blogger, write what comes from the heart, whether it be crafts, everyday life or travels. Sounds like you have found your niche. Keep up the good work
Maria
posted by Newlifeduringmidlife on May 27, 2019
Thank you so much.
posted by Patti @ Hearth and Vine on May 27, 2019
Great words of wisdom. Sometimes it’s hard to let go and let God but it’s the right thing to do. My grandmother was a widow the entire time I knew her. She was an amazing person full of life. A great cook and always smiling. I miss her dearly. My mother passed young so it was my father who was left behind. I try to be grateful for all that I have in my life but sometimes I forget. Thanks for the reminder.
posted by Newlifeduringmidlife on May 27, 2019
Thank you for visiting my blog ? You are welcome for the reminder.
My mom’s last couple years were spent in nursing home and I watched men and women light up just for someone to say, hi how are you doing today?
posted by Clearissa Coward on May 27, 2019
This is very open. You are so strong. But then again, we have to be sometimes. I am sorry you are going through this. But I am happy that you have this outlet to help you think yourself through it while purging your thoughts through sharing with feelings with others. Thank you for sharing.
posted by Newlifeduringmidlife on May 27, 2019
Thank you so much for visiting and if you followed the links in the post you know my Mom just passed away during holidays. She was a very strong German woman and raised her 3 children to survive.
posted by Rena McDaniel on May 27, 2019
Hi Donna, my mother became a widow when she was only in her 40’s (my father died when I was 15) and the things that she taught me will last my whole life. I can’t imagine the weight of knowing that my husband is almost there. How terrible. I can’t imagine the pain that you live with day after day. I’m so sorry.
posted by Newlifeduringmidlife on May 27, 2019
Hi Reena, thanks so much for visiting my blog. We almost lost my husband to double pneumonia in 2016. Now as you said knowing it’s coming causes lot of thought. I check budget twice a month and I have made sure All documents are in place.
posted by pensitivity101 on April 14, 2019
A lovely read in a thought provoking way.
Mum was a widow for 22 years and joined my father in January 2018. My sister is a widow, losing her husband of 34 years in 2010. She has a partner at the moment who was there for her when Mum died. My FIL died in 2004, they had been married 60 years and my MIL preferred life on her own.
posted by Newlifeduringmidlife on April 14, 2019
Thank you for visting and kind words. I have not traveled much so that is the plan and to live out some dreams. Both of my kids are grown and say it is time, I live my life. That was my mom’s last words also; it is time to live and enjoy life.
posted by pensitivity101 on April 15, 2019
Wise lady, yourMum.