Mourning Joy – Getting Through One More Day Without Him
Good Mourning Widows! Good Mourning Everyone!Here are 2 tips to get you through the day without Him:Laugh.Laugh some more.Got nothing to laugh at--Think again. Got newspaper? Turn to the funnies section for some comic relief. Betcha one slurpy wet kiss from my toothless dog you'll find something silly to tickle your funny bone.Got t.v.? Click on the Comedy channel. What? You say nothing funny happening there?Then out the door with you. And to your local video store to make a comedy selection there--Think Lucille Ball, 3 Stooges, Martha Raye--Okay. So these aren't your choices. Then make one of your own.What ...
Mike Monsoor – 4/5/1981 – 9/29/2006
Navy Petty Officer, PO2 Petty Officer, Second Class) EOD2 (Explosive Ordinance Disposal, Second Class)"MIKE MONSOOR"April 5th, 1981 ~ September 29th, 2006 Mike Monsoor, was awarded "The Congressional Medal Of Honor" last week for giving his life in Iraq as he jumped on and covered with his body a live hand grenade that was accidentally dropped by a Navy Seal, saving the lives of a large group of Navy Seals that was passing by!During Mike Monsoor's Funeral, at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, in San Diego, California, the six pallbearers removed the rosewood casket from the hearse. Lined up on each side ...
Retired Army Col. Norbert Otto Schmidt
"My mom's never going to recover from the thought of my dad being dumped in some alleyway someplace." --Carol SchmidtJust when I think I've heard everything, I hear something that changes my mind.Today we welcome into the club nobody wants to join, Donna Schmidt, wife of Retired Army Col. Norbert Otto Schmidt.On August 4, 2009, in Satellite Beach, FL, Donna's husband died. He was 83.In 1949, Col. Schmidt graduated West Point, he served in the Korean War as a member of the 65th Engineers and received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. Col. Schmidt had a Master's in Civil ...
Tips for Widows
For the Newly Widowed – Two Tips to Get You Through Your Grief
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How to Get Through the Grief Process – For Widows Only – 3 Tips to Help You Process Your Grief
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Mourning Joy – Getting Through One More Day Without Him
Good Mourning Widows! Good Mourning Everyone! Here are 2 tips to get you through...
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Retired Army Col. Norbert Otto Schmidt
“My mom’s never going to recover from the thought of my dad being dumped...
Mike Monsoor – 4/5/1981 – 9/29/2006
Navy Petty Officer, PO2 Petty Officer, Second Class) EOD2 (Explosive Ordinance Disposal,...
Patrick Swayze – August 18, 1952 – September 14, 2009
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Janet Elaine Smith–Interview coming soon…
Recently I emailed best-selling author, Janet Elaine Smith and requested an interview. Janet responded in kind with the following. I share it with you today as introduction for what is yet to come and to give insight to this marvelous author who just happens to be a widow…Or is it the other way around? Anyway, with Janet’s permission and... [Read more of this review]
Michele Neff Hernandez, Founder/President, The Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation – An Interview
Good Mourning, Everyone! Meet Michele Neff Hernandez, member of the club nobody wants to join and Founding President of The Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation. Recently I had the honor of interviewing Michele. Here’s my interview with Michele (I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed preparing it): Question: How did The Soaring Spirits... [Read more of this review]
Deborah Woods – An Interview
Good Mourning, Everyone! Often I hear from widows, widowers, and anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one. I even get mail from children who miss their dearly beloved lost pet. I am so very fortunate to get to spend time with these individuals. They touch my heart in ways too numerous to mention. The following is a letter I recently received from... [Read more of this review]
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