First……

A lot of people have their opinion on the First and this is the most common comment that people make, it gets easier after the first year because you have gone through the first birthday, anniversary, holidays etc. I recently read a commentary from a Widow and she summed it up the way I have tried to explain it. The First year is survival mode and the Second year is your reality.

First of Many on this Widowhood Journey:

• breakfast, lunch and dinner alone

• sleeping alone

• home alone

• grocery shopping minus one

And so many other things too numerous count, But God!!

Prayers for those that are experiencing their 1st, 2nd, etc; there is no time limit on grief and don’t compare your grief to someone else🙏🏽. You have to feel in order to heal.

As we get closer to the Holidays don’t let loneliness overtake you. You are never Alone as long as you draw nigh to God. I know it doesn’t negate the physical presence of our spouse or love one, But Stay Strong and Be Encouraged.

Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; I will help thee; I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.