Now Choose Life

Choose Life in the after- after the spouse dies, after the marriage ends, after the kids leave

  • Grief
  • Books
  • Food
  • Travel
  • What I Wore
  • links
  • Faith
  • Home
  • Favorite Things

International Widows Day

June 23, 2014 by Sharon

I did a post earlier this year when I turned 50.  That is how old R was when he passed away.  I figured out how many days R lived into his 51st year.  I then figured those same number of days passed my birthday so I was going to look at it that after that date, each day was a gift that R didn’t get.  And from now on- I need to start treating my life like that!!!  I got the day wrong (shocker)  and refigured it-  I truly believe that June 18 was the day.  So every day after June 18 is a gift that wasn’t given to my sweet husband.  I was traveling to visit Dr. T on the 17th and so the 18th came and went.  I didn’t think about it until a friend  of mine’s husband turned 50 over the weekend.

Today is International Widow’s Day.  There were times after R passed away that I thought of women around the world who lived in countries where they were scared:  scared for themselves, scared for their children.  Some are refugees, some are treated as second class citizens.  I thought of those women and how my life was so much more fortunate than theirs.  I tried to think of something every day that I should be grateful for, and some days those women around the world were all that I could come up with.  Please pray for any widows that you know today.  And, better yet, if you know of something special you can do for her, Do It.

Here is a video by Richard Branson on the plight of widows around the country.  It is sad to think of what some women have to go through.

Filed Under: grief

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

After her husband’s sudden and unexpected death, Sharon McCuistian found herself a widow at the age of 48. With two grown children in college, Sharon had to find a way to live in her new reality. She turned to the things she loved to help in her grief: faith, family, and friends. Her love of words and writing became the cathartic venue by which she began to process her loss. It is through her grief journey that Now Choose Life was born. Read More

Follow Me On

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Recent Posts

Things Piquing My Interest #95

How can it already be #95 of things Piquing My Interest? I guess I have been doing this a long time. I sure to appreciate you sticking it out with me. This blog and YOU have really been my life for the past 8+ years. I don’t know what I would have done without this […]

Self-Reflection- Month of August

Self-Reflection- the month of August Self-Reflection for the month of August is important as we head into the fall and then on to the holiday season. We want to finish the year strong. This month for my self-reflection piece, I’m thinking about eternity. Specifically, what did I do this month that matters for eternity? I […]

Things Piquing My Interest #94

What’s saving my life right now? The outdoors! I love to be outside. These zinnias are bringing so much joy to my life! I’m so thankful for nature! Hello! I feel like I need to reintroduce myself! It’s been a while since I’ve posted because it’s been a while since I’ve felt any desire to […]

Visit Oppenheimer’s Los Alamos

Robert Oppenheimer and Leslie Grove statues in front of Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos, New Mexico Are you planning on seeing Oppenheimer? The movie, Oppenheimer, has sparked an interest in the place I call home, and I think you will fall in love with the town as much as I have! If you plan to […]

Self Reflection- Month Of May

Self-Reflection from this month of May is important if we want to finish out the 2nd half of the year in a strong manner. This month I chose to use a podcast that I regularly listen to to help me with my self-reflection for the month of May. The Next Right Thing by Emily P. […]

Recent Posts

  • Things Piquing My Interest #95
  • Self-Reflection- Month of August
  • Things Piquing My Interest #94
  • Visit Oppenheimer’s Los Alamos
  • Self Reflection- Month Of May

Follow Me On

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • About
  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023