While looking for grief related websites a few months ago, I discovered a blog called Widow's Voice. It is written by seven different widows (actually, it includes one widower). The writers are each responsible for updating the blog on one day of the week so there is a Monday writer, a Tuesday writer, etc. I like this format because I hear a different perspective daily. Yet I relate to all the posts.
A few weeks ago, I contacted the woman who runs the blog and expressed interest in writing for it if there was ever a need. She let me know that all of their regular writing spots were filled but she would keep me in mind as a substitute writer. This week, she contacted me to ask if I could substitute for the Saturday writer as she was going out of town. I accepted the invitation and you can read my post at http://widowsvoice-sslf.blogspot.com/.
I appreciate this opportunity as I enjoy writing quite a bit. I am also pleased to know that other widows out there might connect with my experiences. As I have learned over the past nine months, no one wants to become a member of this community but once you are in it, so much is to be gained from hearing from one another.
I am at your blog for the first time and wanted you to know that my prayers are with your family. I know there are probably right things and wrong things to say, so please forgive me if I stumble. You are an inspiration. You are a wonderful mother. I cannot imagine facing all that you have faced. You are a hero.
ReplyDeleteI am sad for you and your family. As a young widow farther along the grief journey, I offer you my prayers.
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