A Widow's Journey: There is Purpose and Hope

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Originally posted May 4, 2016

About 700,000 women are widowed in the United States every year. Losing a spouse is considered one of life’s most devastating events.

Many widows share that the loneliest time of the day is the dinner hour, when they sit at a table by themselves after many years of sharing that evening meal with their husband. In this interview, a woman who has experienced extraordinary loss in her lifetime, Carolyn Fredericks, shares her own grief journey after the death of her husband. This transparent interview will encourage widows and their families that there is hope and purpose after the loss of a beloved husband. Carolyn not only gives us a glimpse into her own struggles, but gives practical ways to face those lonely moments. She answers such questions as:

What about anger at your spouse, God, people who seem to forget you?

What about dating?

What if your spouse dies and you have unresolved conflict?

What if you learn something devastating about your spouse after his or her death?

What have you done to make something good come from the death of your husband?

And much more.

I asked two widows to review this interview before we launched it. Both responded that Carolyn is "right on" in her perspective, and they are eager to share it with their families and other widows.

If you are a widow, we know you will find help and hope in this conversation. If you know a widow who is struggling, let her know that she can find help and hope by letting Carolyn come alongside of her through this interview. MARKINC Ministries is so grateful for Carolyn's willingness to allow God to use her life journey to offer help and hope to others.

In His grip,

Sharon

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