Widow Wisdom: When you lost your spouse, what did people do that helped your children? We asked our widow sisters to share their wisdom by answering this question; When you lost your spouse, what did people do that helped your children? Here are some of their answers: I have 2 adult daughters with families. Their
A Healthier and Whole You Honoring Our Body, Soul, & Spirit by Windy Kerr Finding Healing, Joy & a New You When you give yourself time to heal, you begin to discover the new YOU. Truly focusing on our healing in all ways (physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually) is where we build the foundation of
What Creates Wisdom: The Research Carolyn Moor This month we are discussing the topic of receptivity. It seems that every month when you focus on something, life presents information, experiences that then bring more of that into your world. Recently, I've been realizing that our community is receptive to real, usable wisdom. We want answers
"Open Your Heart and Love Always" Carolyn Moor It's February and a month in which many of us can feel a surge of emotions approaching the Valentine's Day holiday. It's a day in my history that holds quite a lot of memories and maybe that's the same for you. For me, it was the day
What do you HOPE for? Carolyn Moor Our new word and theme for June around the MWC is 'Hope'. I'd like to share with you a little 'everyday' miracle that boosted my own personal 'hope' bucket this week. You see, in 2000, I found myself suddenly widowed and raising my daughters at the young ages
Widow Respect: Imagine!! Carolyn Moor Let's explore the combination of what happens when we imagine something new as a widow (and as a community) to express our gratitude towards what may happen when this occurs. Imagination is one area that I have found to be a tremendous stronghold, hold-back & obstacle in widowhood. It's obvious
Choosing to be Grateful - Finding Gratitude in the Firestorm by Jen Johnson There are two months that have been the most powerful for me in the 4 years that I have been part of the MWC community: November & December. These months are precious to me because it is when I am reminded of
Being Adventurous by Cindy Toledo Adventure is not a word I would ever have dreamed would be part of my vocabulary. I spent my childhood and most of my adult life trying to avoid anything out of my comfort zone, anything that could possibly cause harm, injury or pain of any kind. To say I
Resilience and Humility Carolyn Moor As promised, I am writing to you from 'The Eternal City' Rome, Italy. A few years ago, I was blessed with a dear friendship with another widow, Martha, who happens to live part time in Orlando, FL and part time in Rome, Italy. Our friendship has grown over the last
Connection is Key Carolyn Moor The powerfully healing words 'connect' and 'connection' have been on my mind (and heart) since arriving in Sedona, AZ for our 2nd Annual MWC Chapter Leader Conference and Retreat. I'm blown away by the power of connection and the strength it gives us in our healing journey. Early in my
