Widows and Widowers – It’s Our Day!
The United Nations declared June 23rd as International Widow’s Day in 2011 to raise awareness of the many widows around the world who not only suffer the loss of their spouse, but it is magnified by the loss of their basic rights and dignity. There are more than 258 million widows around the world and…
Happy Father’s Day! Fathers and Fatherless
My blog today is dedicated to all the wonderful fathers, father figures, and male mentors who have touched the lives of your own kids and others you’ve mentored and coached. We appreciate you! And, for the rest of us, let’s be sure to celebrate our fathers in words and actions. So, I’m taking my own…
I Missed Widow’s Day
It was National Widow’s Day on May 3rd and I missed it. But, hold on, International Widow’s Day is on June 23rd. I was first amused when I heard about those days, but I found out some great things that were started to honor and care for widows. I know this. God keeps a watchful…
She Needed a Hero So She Became One
A dear friend who is going through some really tough times sent me a private message after I had said to her “You are your own hero — you + God = courageous and strong, mighty woman of God!” She replied: Is that ok, to be your own hero?” The following helps explain my response…
She Needed a Hero So She Became One
The recent indiscretions of high profile men has been the topic of conversation lately. The good news is that women are “coming out of the closet” to reveal their stories that were hidden for years, for fear of loss of job or other consequences. They are stepping up to, hopefully, help other women stand up…
She Wanted a Hero, So She Became One
Day 246 of Photo Inspirations — She Wanted a Hero, So She Became One! I really amused myself last week — actually, I hurt myself several times….. which eventually amused me…..and others. I’m respecting my sweet Mom’s ways more and more all the time. My strides would be so big, but she’d just pace herself…