Good day my brothers and sisters,
Welcome to my first blog, The WOWW FACTOR. What does this acronym stand for? I’m glad you asked. Wisdom of a Wife/Widow. My goal is to share my journey of being a
wife and now a widow and what husbands/wives should have in place and what we
should be prepared for if we lose our spouse. This is also food for thought for those
engaged or considering marriage at some point. In most cases, the reality of life is that one
will go before the other. Financial awareness and preparedness is vital. I’d
like this blog to be a place where not only do I share my journey but you share
your story and information that will empower us as individuals.
Well let me begin. I
am a couple of weeks from 53 years old
and I never thought I’d be placing an “x” in the box for widow on any demography,
as my marital status. I mean, you could not tell me that I wouldn’t be married
for at least 50 years, not 26! My
husband, Emm and I had so many plans. When our daughter Heather went to college
in August of 2010, we became young lovers all over again, if you know what I
mean (blushing).
We talked about Heather and education, Heather and dating,
Heather and marriage, Heather, Heather, Heather. Now that she was in college, we
were going to pick up from where we left off, Pre-Heather. Our first major trip would be an Alaskan
cruise together. It took some convincing
on his part but he finally got me to agree to go. I had a problem with being on
water for days and my feet not touching any land, but he always had a calming
effect on me and I felt safe with him around, so I agreed. Well… the one BIG thing that we didn’t plan
for was…CANCER returning, again! Oh Lord not again! Not for the second time but for the THIRD
TIME! THIS TIME EVERYTHING CHANGED!
This is such a great blog! It leaves you on edge anticipating the next post! Excellent post! Very informative! Hope to read the next one soon ...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!!
DeleteHEY RENEE,
ReplyDeleteI AM SO PROUD OF YOU. NOW, I BELIEVE YOU HAVE CONNECTED TO YOUR GREATEST DIVINE PURPOSE. YES, YOU'RE AN AWESOME WORSHIPPER AND WORSHIP LEADER, GREAT WIFE AND MOM, TREMENDOUS SUPPORT OF MINISTRY. BUT NOW YOU'VE REACHED PURPOSE. EVERYTHING THAT HAS HAPPENED IN YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN ON PURPOSE. OUR PURPOSE IS NEVER FOR OURSELVES BUT ALWAYS FOR OTHERS. YOU'RE GOING THROUGH IT SO OTHERS CAN KNOW, THEY TOO CAN MAKE IT.
THIS BLOG SITE WILL PROVE TO BE THE PLACE OF RELEASE AND ASSISTANCE FOR SO MANY OTHERS WHO ARE HURTING AND DON'T HAVE THE TOOLS TO COPE.
THERE IS NO GREATER HELP THAN EXPERIENTIAL HELP.
YES, THE WORD OF GOD WILL DO IT. BUT PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCED SURVIVORS.
GO 'HEAD AND TELL YOUR STORY, GIRL. I WILL BE BLESSED BECAUSE I WILL BE READING IT. THANK YOU FOR BEING THE YOUNG LADY YOU ARE. I LOVE YOU, RESPECT YOU AND AM PRAYING FOR YOU.
PASTOR MICHEL WHITE-HAYNES
I totally respect you and love what you are doing. I was not mentally ready to do this but thank God you are. It may be rough but it will be worth it. You will be a beacon of light to so many. I pray for your success but have every confidence that this will go well! I wish you blessings! You are loved!
ReplyDeleteGreat read. So did you go on the cruise?
ReplyDelete@ NYCdudeInVa, they weren't able to go on the cruise. They HAD plans to go, but because of the Cancer coming back, that changed everything. Unfortunately, he passed away.
DeleteHi NYCdudeInVa ... Thank you for reading! Unfortunately, we were not able to go because he had become sick again. It really really hurts that many of our plans could not be completed. I am glad that he is not suffering anymore! That means more to me!
DeletePowerful, compelling and rich in substance ... you have a strong persona, yes, the Lord has anointed you to heal! XO
ReplyDeleteKEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MY SISTER
ReplyDeleteGREETING FROM LONDON UK
"He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." ps 91:1 as I listen to your song on your Facebook, "Quietness of Day" and in to the next song, "In Your Presence," I am in tears as I read your first blog entry, this day, June 5, 2013. I only met you 2 weeks ago, and already I am witness to the Lord's majestic hand on you and your life. How truly grateful I am for this divine connection! Your gifts are endless and full of God's grace, power and love! I am humbled and honored to know you....
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