I thank God for precious memories etched in my mind and my heart ❤️

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...

My God equipped me for my assignment although my assignment tested my Faith. With God, we learn a lot about ourselves. We are stronger...

Gene and I met May 1975. We started officially dating September 1975, the last year before I graduated from nursing school. He was...

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...

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...

When my husband’s health started to decline gradually, there were things that he could no longer do because his illness not only affected...

My 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...

We as caretakers must first and foremost remember to take care of ourselves first. This is so important. Not only are we caretakers but...

As 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...

I 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...

After 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...

I 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...

Oftentimes 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...

The 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...

This 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...

I am not one dimensional. I am multifaceted. My women’s conferences address issues around any woman that has been violated by rape,...

My 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...