Sending a Christmas blessing to you and yours. May you experience opportunities today that fill your heart, soul and mind with hope joy peace and love. And may you know and believe in the one we celebrate today, Jesus Christ, who came as a baby and would one day sacrifice himself for all of us.ContinueContinue reading “Christmas Blessings”
Author Archives: Pati L Rader
Thank You!
Thank you for continuing on my journey, for reading and listening, for encouraging words, for inspirational comments, for your meaningful thoughts, and for the many prayers lifted up. Thank you for the tenderness and comfort when tears fell, and for sharing the smile on your face and in your heart, reflected in your presence, farContinueContinue reading “Thank You!”
Strength In Singleness
Sharing my heart, thoughts, and hopes with you today as I continue this journey as a widowed single adult. Discovering each day that I am not alone and there is Strength in Singleness. While I am referring to single adults in this blog, I hope that my married friends will read on as well. AndContinueContinue reading “Strength In Singleness”
Thriving Not Just Surviving
“How are you doing”? As a widow, that question is asked often, along with a reply that is easy and not very honest at times. “I’m okay, Thanks for asking.” Well, today I have another answer… “Thank you for asking, I am THRIVING, not just surviving.” I am blessed, thankful, hopeful, and intentional with thisContinueContinue reading “Thriving Not Just Surviving”
The Widows Window
When the window of a widow’s world is closed shut, covered up, and she sits in darkness, there is a season of grief as well as opportunity. The window is there for a reason; sometimes it just takes a little time and the right moment to reveal the beginning of her new journey. Sherry satContinueContinue reading “The Widows Window”
Being There
Being there till the world stops spinning.Being there till the heart stops hurting.Being there when the sky is dark.Being there when far apart. Being there to listen and hear,providing space for the flow of tears.Being there for a stranger or friend.Being there from beginning to end. Being there for a heart that’s bare.Being there toContinueContinue reading “Being There”
April 2021 at the Park
I wondered and prayed about what to share with you on my blog this month. And then the answer came via a text from a friend about how she had just been sharing my story from Easter 2021 with a new widow and how it encouraged her. Thank you for my answer, Kathy:-) During Ken’sContinueContinue reading “April 2021 at the Park”
March 10, A Day to Celebrate
Today was a day of reflection, remembrance, prayers of thanksgiving, and moments of absolute wonder and awe at life now compared to that day four years ago on March 10, 2021. So much to share later, but for now, some new celebrations and memories to share with you… I visited Ken’s bench at Memorial ParkContinueContinue reading “March 10, A Day to Celebrate”
Pati Rader 