barbaraowens13Jan 28, 20191 minA Widow’s Watch Today is a good day. My husband Gene would have celebrated his 68th birthday today. I had to recognize that Gene had a Divine Appointment...
barbaraowens13Jan 24, 20191 minA Widow’s WatchI thank God for precious memories etched in my mind and my heart ❤️
barbaraowens13Jan 17, 20191 minA Widow’s Watch Since I am inviting you to my blog, I wanted you to know who we are. This is Gene and I am Barbara. This is part of keeping his memory...
barbaraowens13Jan 15, 20191 minA Widow’s Watch Gene was by no means perfect but he was perfect for me. His birthday is coming up on the 28th. First one without him. All firsts are...
barbaraowens13Jan 14, 20191 minA Widow’s WatchMy God equipped me for my assignment although my assignment tested my Faith. With God, we learn a lot about ourselves. We are stronger...
barbaraowens13Jan 13, 20191 minA Widow’s Watch Gene and I met May 1975. We started officially dating September 1975, the last year before I graduated from nursing school. He was...
barbaraowens13Jan 13, 20191 minA Widow’s Watch This blog is my prescriscription to my healing process. My mother showed me how to be a wife. Gene taught me how to be a wife. There‘s...
barbaraowens13Jan 13, 20191 minA Widow’s Watch There were times I could tell that my husband was scared and so was I, to be totally honest. I can’t even imagine being a man who handled...
barbaraowens13Jan 13, 20191 minA Widow’s WatchWhen my husband’s health started to decline gradually, there were things that he could no longer do because his illness not only affected...
barbaraowens13Jan 11, 20192 minA Widow’s WatchMy husband’s illness caught me off guard. I was not prepared for the journey I was about to go on. Gene, my husband was in his early...
barbaraowens13Jan 11, 20191 minA Widow’s WatchWe as caretakers must first and foremost remember to take care of ourselves first. This is so important. Not only are we caretakers but...
barbaraowens13Jan 11, 20191 minA Widow’s WatchAs women, we have a tendency to want to take control of the situation. I think it’s in our nature to want to take care of everyone. I...
barbaraowens13Jan 10, 20191 minA Widow’s WatchI may not be an expert on grief but I do have experience. I know about being on the emotional roller coaster and not being able to get...
barbaraowens13Jan 10, 20191 minA Widow’s WatchAfter the loss of my husband, my companion, the love of my life, every special event in my life that he was a part of brought about new...
barbaraowens13Jan 10, 20191 minA Widow’s WatchI know speaking about death, dying and grief may be uncomfortable for many but the reality is that death is a part of life that cannot be...
barbaraowens13Jan 10, 20191 minA Widow’s WatchOftentimes I am asked about getting involved in a relationship. As for me, this is not a need that I have nor is this in my opinion, a...
barbaraowens13Jan 10, 20191 minA Widow’s WatchThe title of this year’s Conference, How to Survive the Perfect Storm, ”Shipwrecked”came to me as a result of caring for my ill, now...
barbaraowens13Jan 10, 20191 minA Widow’s WatchThis title which you will see me use throughout my blog was given to me by God to help woman who have experienced or are currently...
barbaraowens13Jan 10, 20191 minA Widow’s WatchI am not one dimensional. I am multifaceted. My women’s conferences address issues around any woman that has been violated by rape,...
barbaraowens13Jan 10, 20191 minA Widow’s WatchMy Faith is my Anchor. Writing for me is therapeutic, an outlet. I never want to sound depressing or dismal but grief is real. I can...