From writing in a journal to sharing thoughts on my blog. Here you will find a collection of what has been posted so far.
Thank you for joining me on this journey.
Lessons from a Worm
On this very hot North West Arkansas summer day, I encountered a new friend who needed help. At first inspection,…
From Journals to Blogs
From childhood stories, diaries, life journals, letters, prayer journals, and devotionals to blogging, this has been an unexpected and meaningful…
It Started With a Flower
A “lengthy pause” is what I will refer to this seemingly long break from connecting with you. I have missed…
Five Years!
It’s been five years since I began this unexpected journey of widowhood that led to “A Widow’s Journey” website and…
Love, Now and Forever
Today, love is on many a mind. You may have said or heard the words “I Love You” for the…
Christmas Blessings
Sending a Christmas blessing to you and yours. May you experience opportunities today that fill your heart, soul and mind…
Thank You!
Thank you for continuing on my journey, for reading and listening, for encouraging words, for inspirational comments, for your meaningful…
Strength In Singleness
Sharing my heart, thoughts, and hopes with you today as I continue this journey as a widowed single adult. Discovering…
Thriving Not Just Surviving
“How are you doing”? As a widow, that question is asked often, along with a reply that is easy and…
The Widows Window
When the window of a widow’s world is closed shut, covered up, and she sits in darkness, there is a…
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…
Q&A Reflections
I wondered and prayed about what to share with you on my blog this month. And then the answer came…
Celebrating March 10th
Today was a day of reflection, remembrance, prayers of thanksgiving, and moments of absolute wonder and awe at life now…
Moving Day!
Moving Day! Grateful, blessed and looking forward to the journey ahead that God is guiding me on and tucking away…
Winter Reflections
Thoughts of winter have been on my mind and in my daily path. No doubt you are facing winter as…
Christmas Letter 2024
Hello Friend, How will you be celebrating Christmas this year? What’s new with you this past year? What are you…
Grateful for Four and More
Four years ago today, we were trying to process the news that Ken’s Biopsy revealed his condition was much worse…
Happy Birthday Ken
Today would have been Ken’s 61st Birthday. Celebrating Ken’s life without him here gives me some perspective on how God…
The Miracle of Death
This past week, I was honored and humbled to share a few moments with a precious woman in her last…
A New Discovery
Have you ever looked at something that you’re familiar with and then later discovered it wasn’t so familiar after all,…
Do I Believe That Even Now?
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful.I know that full well. Psalm 139:14…
July 4th Sparklers
My first memory of the Fourth of July, AKA Independence Day, is one of the sparklers with my family in…
Standing Strong in the Storm
I lived through my first Tornado experience. Our apartment community experienced some significant damage, but not compared to the total…
Flowering Reminders
These flowers appeared to be smiling at me this morning, reminding me of their beauty and God‘s provision through every…
A New Chapter!
Today, I added a New Chapter to my story! Well, it’s more like 17 chapters in a little book. This…
Favorite Love Song?
Please step back in time with me …. A tiny little girl of about three years old is all dressed…
Words at Christmas
As I sat down to write this blog today, I had been praying and asking God what he wanted me…
The Fullness of Gratefulness
As Thanksgiving approaches, I can recall the fragrance of traditional spices filling the air, fresh rolls baking, turkey roasting, cinnamon…
Choices and Decisions
We are not broken women, unable to stand on our own or make decisions. Instead we are widows navigating a…
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Pati Rader 
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