tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post4995990174563882792..comments2024-03-25T05:22:40.086-04:00Comments on Widow’s Christian Place: Top Tips for New WidowsFerree Bowman Hardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739485535852107104noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-31205516322399426192014-01-24T17:33:11.983-05:002014-01-24T17:33:11.983-05:00I just ordered the e-versions of the books recomme...I just ordered the e-versions of the books recommended-looking forward to reading them. <br />I am having trouble finding things that define "me" as I was with Michael 38 years-married at 16 (he was 18) and still in high school. Never been not part of a couple...Mary T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-56180361421536458982014-01-23T13:46:01.353-05:002014-01-23T13:46:01.353-05:00Great tips Ferree ~ I joined a Christian widow'...Great tips Ferree ~ I joined a Christian widow's group, and ended up starting a blog for them.<br /> <br />Gardening is something I enjoy and I'm getting more into it now that the first year without my dear love has passed. It was hard at first to do much of anything as I was living in a fog. <br /><br />Working with needles, hooks, beads, thread and yarn is another thing I've slowly gotten back into. <br /><br />Reading the Bible and other writings have really helped.<br /><br />Talking about my missing my husband and ways of coping has helped tremendously also. I've received much support from online friends who follow my blogs and that has been a blessing.<br /><br />We widows are all unique ladies, all different ages with different circumstances. The grief was really raw in the beginning, but is much better now. Every once in awhile I have a meltdown, and that's usually because too much happens at once. Tears can be triggered at any time, and I've learned to just let them flow.<br /><br />The main thing is to trust in God. I look to Hi as my husband now and he knows what is best for me. I miss my dear husband of 43 years and look forward to our reunion whenever that will be. For now, I rejoice that he is with God, where all is well.<br /><br />I am thankful for the gift of each new day and all of the memories locked in my heart. I feel my husband's love, encouragement and support all around me in our little cottage and property.<br /><br />Love and hugs to all my sisters in this time of your lives ~ God has plans for us, plans for good and not evil and for His honor and glory.<br /><br />FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.com