Widows Quest

March 31st, 2006

Making a Memorial Quilt

There are many ways to make a memorial quilt. It is something that appeals to widows; I know when I lost my husband, it took forever to get the clothes out of the closet. As Joan Didion would have said in her book, The Year of Magical Thinking, “He’s going to need them […]

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March 29th, 2006

The Comfort of Tea

That is a quote from one of my favorite movies of all time, “The Shipping News.” It is said twice in the film, both times by one character to another who is going through a traumatic time in their life. “Tea’s a good drink. It’ll keep you going,” when the world is […]

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March 27th, 2006

Wake Up Gently

How do you get up in the morning? Becoming a widow, changes your entire routine. At first, there is no routine and you are just struggling to get through one day and then the next day. But as time goes by, you realize you need a routine that works for you and […]

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March 26th, 2006

Your Grief Can Make You Sick

“What affects our body affects our minds and emotions and the reverse is just as true.” Adelle Tilton

Grief is something that affects the whole person. It may be the most powerful experience that any of us can go through for it affects us emotionally, spiritually, mentally and physically. After the death of a loved one, […]

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March 24th, 2006

A Portrait of Grief

I always associate my husband with 9-11. We watched the whole 9-11 thing together on television that awful morning in September. It affected him quite deeply. He and I were so moved by the stories we heard and we talked about all of the people who had lost a loved one.
I never […]

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March 22nd, 2006

Your Story

“Everyone who has lost a loved one has a story. And they know it down to the finest detail. Just like you know yours. Do you realize the importance of your story?”Adelle Tilton

Your story. It is the single most important thing you have as you begin the grieving process. It is the event that caused […]

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March 21st, 2006

Time

A thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.Psalm 90:4
There always seems to be time, doesn’t it?  Time to take more photographs, time to go on more picnics, time to go dancing, time to do any number of things that are precious to […]

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March 19th, 2006

Survival Mode

Depending on where you are in your grief journey, a new routine for your life is a necessity. If you are in the first few weeks or months since your husband died, you are most likely feeling at loose ends. There used to be a routine that was comfortable, easy and defined your life. Now […]

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March 17th, 2006

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March 16th, 2006

The Paperwork

“As you begin wading through the financial quagmire settling your husband’s estate or lack of one, these are all papers you will need. Having them on hand can reduce stress and worry.”Adelle Jameson Tilton

After your husband has died,you will find herself faced with an immense amount of paperwork. To be sure that you receive […]

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