THE MOURNING DOVE
April 18, 2023
Each morning before I begin, I ask for the Lord to guide me as to what He would like me to write about. I had just listened to Dr Jerimiah’s teaching on Elisha and an ordinary miracle. The message was how…
THE BEGINNING
March 8, 2023
I am often asked this question: “Why and how did you start Widows Talk?” The why came, in part, when I was serving on my church board at the time of my husbands’ death. I became the go-to person for widows…
THE SPARROWS
January 5, 2023
Throughout my life I have had a love for and ability to communicate with animals, which has been remarkable to me and to others as well. It wasn’t anything intentionally learned or formally…
THE COIN RETURN
November 21, 2022
When writing about “Little Things” I remembered a dear couple we loved and enjoyed being with. Both are gone now, but when remembering the love, they shared was so sweet and always makes me chuckle…
THE TINY FLOWER
October 12, 2022
Enjoy this personal and significant “Little Things” story I wrote about in my book Miracles happened when visiting the Redwood Forest. Early in December we held a family dinner to discuss what each of our three…
MIRACLE AT THE CLEANERS
August 16, 2022
At times when life’s journey brings grief and doubt, I am comforted by the “Little Things” around me; they are like a tutor, a guide who lifts my Spirit giving me strength, bringing me joy, peace and a reassurance…
BUT I DON'T WANT TO GO
May 21, 2022
BUT I DON’T WANT TO GO! The words my husband spoke out loud enough to awaken me from a sound sleep in the middle of the night. I sit up in bed, asking him where he didn’t want to go…
THE BUTTERFLY
April 11, 2022
As a Christian, I hold on to and trust in our belief that my loved one has moved into another life, a phase from earthly death into another life in heaven. A move that awaits me as well. We will be joined together…
THE HUMMING BIRDS
April 11, 2022
Recently the home I was leasing was sold and therefore I had to relocate. Not an easy task to start, especially considering the shortage of homes available. However, I was blessed to have found a brand-new…
THE SUN WILL RISE AGAIN
February 16, 2022
Last night I was enjoying dinner at an oceanside restaurant with a friend of forty plus years. We watched and waited for the sun to set. As it lowered down through the fluffy clouds we watched the sun changing the cloud…
THE MUSTARD SEED
January 10, 2022
“I say to you, if you have the faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain: “Move from here to there,” and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.” At age 3 1/2 my family was visiting the home of my Aunt…
THE CHECK BOX
December 13, 2021
I am a widow; that is the box I that I must check. Interesting how a simple checking of a new box can represent the changing world around you and within you. It’s forced upon you – there it is – no choice – you must now check this new box…Widow…
LOVE & LAUGHTER = ROMANTIC
September 23, 2021
It was New Year’s Eve Day. I was up early and in full gear, preparing for our party. The theme this year was a Gatsby Party. Oh, what fun this will be. We expected at least fifty friends to start arriving at 8:30…
FUN STORIES
July 30, 2021
We had not been married long but I knew the Saturday work routine: yard work of raking, mowing, and trimming. The two children were busy raking up all the blossoms that had fallen on the ground from…
LET THE STORIES BEGIN
July 3, 2021
My storytelling started as a child. I entertained myself by making up stories about the things I saw or experienced. Oftentimes I simply enjoyed making up pretend stories. I would then tell them to my mother…
MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL!
May 21, 2021
This beautiful scripture would bring calm and comfort to me. It is interesting if you can look into the mirror with Spiritual eyes and ask to see into the reflection what our Lord sees. Trust that reflections will bring…
SING A NEW SONG
March 2, 2021
When my husband died after thirty-three years of a good marriage, I was filled with so many mixed emotions, thoughts, and feelings. Not so different from what you have or are now experiencing following the loss of…
THE TORTILLA FACTORY
December 15, 2020
Being joyful regardless of how mundane life may seem to you leave a lasting impression; others observe and remember your attitude. Imprinted on my mind from forty -five years ago is still one of my favorite examples…
WONDER & PONDER
October 10, 2020
There are times when we all wonder and ponder the “whys” and “ifs” of our lives, contemplating the path we should follow. Symbolism through nature has always played a huge part in my being able to gain insight…
SUNFLOWERS
August 20, 2020
One of the most important factors in my “moving forward” was the loving support of family and friends. I was blessed with trustworthy friends with whom I could share my deepest concerns, private thoughts, and…
FURRY & FEATHERED FRIENDS
July 6, 2020
One of the most important factors in my “moving forward” was the loving support of family and friends. I was blessed with trustworthy friends with whom I could share my deepest concerns, private thoughts, and…
MAUI FOOTPRINTS
June 25, 2020
Experiencing the dating scene again conjured up some very mixed emotions on numerous fronts. I regrouped, then reviewed what progress I’d made in moving forward by “trying new things”. I had been at yet another fundraiser and won a silent auction item: a one week stay at a lovely condo…
TRY NEW THINGS
June 18, 2020
Nearly a year had gone by since my loved one died. I assure you; it takes at least that amount of time just to process all that is involved getting your estate in order legally, socially, etc. Then it started: friends felt that I should “Move On” with my life and should start dating. From the very beginning…
ALONE
May 14, 2020
A year ago, I was asked by a fairly new friend if I could attend an upcoming social event. I replied I’d have to first check my calendar. “You are always busy, perhaps too busy. You should consider cutting back your involvement in all these things you do. You need to take care of yourself and slow down…
FOG
May 03, 2020
One morning I found myself perched here on the 5th floor of my building totally surrounded by fog. I poured my cup of coffee and sat down to read my devotionals. Smiled at the title scripture: “The Clouds are the dust of His feet” knowing and preparing my mind and spirit that the Lord is about to convey…
WHY AND HOW DID YOU START WIDOWS TALK?
March 21, 2020
The why came, in part, when I was serving on my church board at the time of my husbands’ death. I became the go-to person for widows and their families as they planned a funeral for their loved one. Most of them were unprepared for the emotional and financial aspect of planning a funeral. In many ways even harder…