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Mary Gott: e-mail
b-'66', w-'3/18/2000'. My husband died at 42 years of age from one of the complications of Juvenile Diabetes (a stroke--his second one within one year). I have a 12-year-old son. I'm a born-again, Spirit-filled Christian who is a member of The Stone Church, an Assembly of God Church. We would have been married 14 years on May 3, 2000.

Marilyn Shipp-Gary: e-mail
b-'59', m-'99', w-'02. When my husband first went to live with the Lord, I went through a series of emotions, disbelief, anger, depression, and despair. I existed, not living or having any sense of joy or happiness. I kept up appearances for the children, family, and friends. However, I was so empty inside that I could literally feel the hole inside that my husband's presence use to fill. Now, finally, almost 3 yrs later, I decided I had only 2 choices: to die with him slowly from the inside out or to live the rest of my life the way God intended it. I needed to start a new chapter and trust and believe the Lord never makes mistakes. All things will work out for the good of them who love the Lord. i have good days, not so good days, but slowly I have noticed the tears are fewer, and the smiles and laughter are more frequent. I no longer remember how many hours, minutes, or days he's been away. I don't look at the clock when he use to arrive home from work, or the time when his last breath was taken. I can say out loud that I am a widow, and a single person without getting nauseated. I have even begun to believe that I can and want to love again some day. That's real progress for me, and I give all the glory and honor for bringing me this far to the Lord. Never let go of His hand during this time in your lives! He will bring you through.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL...MSG

Sheila Clearwater: e-mail
b-'69', m-'92', w-'5/02', 3 daughters '94', '98', '99' and 1 son '01'. United Methodist, youth group leader, praise band singer, pianist in Christian band that likes to "redeem" songs mostly for fun. I'm a stay at home mom on hiatis from teaching high school Spanish. Mostly busy with kids and church. My heart aches for my husband who died from a brain tumor. Willing to e-mail as time allows.