Diary of a Widow
Diary of a Widow
Kimberly Joy
I was a 29 year old mother of three who had spent eleven years with my love. I was widowed. This diary begins five years after his death. I hope I captured the memories of the journey. The lessons. The joy. The sadness. The humor. The faith. The hope.
Am I in Denial?
We aren't repeating history, are we?
Jul 21, 2024
24 sec
Wanted One Perfect For Me Job
In P.S. I Love You she had the job of her dreams within a year of her husband's death. I am coming up on six years. It's time. Who can help?
Jul 20, 2024
1 min
Kill the Kid or Kiss the Kid?
Does he need hugs and kisses and more time with mom? Or does he need some quiet time in his bedroom and doing extra chores?
Jul 19, 2024
1 min
Birthdays are Meant to be Celebrated
We (or perhaps just I) sang happy birthday and we celebrated, in our rushed way, his life. We miss him. But, life has continued. We are blessed. We go on.
Jul 18, 2024
1 min
Someone is Going to H E Double Hockey Sticks
I just envision this tree working so hard to provide five peaches to his loving owner, only to have them stolen. Now, the tree produces none.
Jul 17, 2024
2 min
Lessons for Living Today
We choose whether to make life a triumph or a tragedy.
Jul 16, 2024
42 sec
Joy in Our Journey
My boys are growing up. They are healing. We are finding joy in our journey once again.
Jul 15, 2024
41 sec
A Basket of Grapes
I still stand in awe that my Father in Heaven continues to send others to nourish me both physically and spiritually.
Jul 14, 2024
29 sec
Latchkey Kids
How do I keep the negative latchkey effects from affecting my children? Am I wrong to make them sit home with no parents for hours after school, rather than let them be with their friends? I don't know the answer....
Jul 13, 2024
1 min
Chris, Are You Here?
My oldest must be missing his dad. I think he starts to dig his few remaining things out when he is missing him. But, for it to happen today... on our little girl's birthday, just made me smile even more.
Jul 12, 2024
1 min
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