Tag: Widower

3 Things to Remember as a Widower in the Midst of Grief

There was one thing that surprised me in the time after losing Amy: Finding out that joy and sorrow can coexist. I still remember the day I first discovered that. My son and his family had invited me over for dinner (because, you know, they’re really cool people). When I drove up to their home, I was overcome with [...]read more3 Things to Remember as a Widower in the Midst of Grief

Finding Purpose and Joy Again as a Widower

Mr. Harris, our friendly next-door neighbor, was a sunshine on our street. Always with a wave and a warm hello, he’d stop to chat about the weather or our weekend plans. Then tragedy struck. One morning, news of a car accident spread through the neighborhood. It was his wife, a vibrant woman, who was so [...]read moreFinding Purpose and Joy Again as a Widower