Marrying a widow who has lost her husband, marrying a family who has lost their dad, is a different equation than most. There is so much happiness and love mixed with so much sadness and a reminder of the loss. Because you are second, doesn’t mean you are less important; second only in timing.
Remembering Day – How to Celebrate the Anniversary of the Death of a Loved One – Love What Matters
Are you approaching the anniversary of losing someone you love? The anniversary of their death is often a brutal reminder and a day that is significant to pay respects. We honored Marcus in completely different ways the past couple of…
Christmas Gift Guide for Men (Husbands, Boyfriend, Dad, Father-in-Law, Brother, Grandpa, Uncle, Boss)
Is it just me, or are the guys impossible to shop for? Not only are they difficult, but it seems like when they want something, they just buy it. So there’s never anything on their “want” list. Well, I have…
Blending a Family – Featured on Love What Matters
“I asked Eloise on the way home from school last week if she remembered her dad, who died when she was only 2 and a half. After insisting she show me her ‘daddy book,’ I asked her if she remembered…
Our Love Story: The Preamble
The thought of sharing my life again with someone after Marcus died was intimidating. But it was but also something I yearned for deeply. I never wanted to be single. I spent almost a decade leaning on my husband, growing…
Valentine’s Day as a Widow
It is a day that revolves around love. Celebrating it, showing it, experiencing it. I wrote on my Instagram this week how even though this will be my second Valentine’s Day since my husband passed, this is the first year…
Saying Yes To Help
Allow people to help. As soon as Marcus died and I could catch my breath, I started the most daunting task of my life: telling people. How do you even begin that conversation? This is something so horrifying, so shocking,…
One Year Without You
It hurts so bad to live this life without him. We are doing really well in spite, but it’s awful. The worst thing I would have imagined in this life would have been him dying. And it happened. And it still doesn’t make sense to me because he was GOOD. And godly. And loving. And honest. And loyal. And all that is so rare.
Year In Review // Decade Recap
A lot has changed in the past ten years, and even more this year. Going through pictures and memories from this year has me remembering the big adventure we have lived! I love doing a year in review and am…
Last Minute Gift Ideas for Hubby, Kids, or Mama in Time for Christmas!
Are you still searching for last minute gifts for Christmas? I’ve rounded up a bunch of items for your hubby, kids, or even for your wife or girl in your life that are guaranteed to make it to your doorstep…
Gift Guide: Men’s Stocking Stuffers
My husband is notoriously difficult to shop for. He has everything he needs, and if he doesn’t, he buys it. I mean he is easy in the way that he doesn’t need or want much, but its so tough to…
