They always came. At least those things I needed most. Good things always came.

Lesson Manual: How to Be a Widow

If weed whacking is new to your chore list as a result of becoming a widow, note: don't weed-whack in flip flops, or shorts, or in the dark.

Life continues to be busy...

Lesson Manual: How to Be a Widow

Don't forget the basics of living. Make your doctor, dentist, mammogram, colonoscopy, and any other appointments you should have. Time will go by too quickly and you will have enough other things to worry about, let alone your health if you don't take care of it.

As far as I have come, and as much as I have spent more and more time out of the clouds in the last year... things still happen... life still goes on that makes me feel like I am in a maze.

Eyes, heart, and mind... for you only. That is why we are sitting single.

I didn't accept the proposal, but somehow we continue to be friends.

Lesson Manual: How to Be a Widow

Be calm. Listen. Don’t fight your new life. You will find peace. Be calm.

Lesson Manual: How to Be a Widow

Cut yourself and your kids some slack... and be prepared. No matter how much you think you will be fine. There are certain days on the calendar that you can't be fine no matter how hard you try.

All of our lives were altered. It makes me think a lot about the impact of one person. He impacted many and his passing changed lives. But, while we are living, each of us has the opportunity day by day to change lives, to impact people.