By: Kimberly Holmes Wiggins Widow. Man, I hate that word. It conjures up images of children who hear the word, then cower away from the woman, slowly reversing their tracks, fearful they may catch some of the sadness she gives off as she navigates this world without her husband. I remember the first time someone referred to me as one. I can still see myself sitting in … [Read more...]
She Lost Her Husband. He Lost His Wife. Both Widowed, They Found Each Other.
In 2009, Jessica Moreland lost her husband to a motorcycle accident. Jordan Rice lost his wife in 2011 to cancer. Jessica wasn't interested in marrying again until she met Jordan. Their love story of loss, love and triumph is one that only God could have written himself. Find out how Jordan popped the question to Jessica, and their advice to young widows. How long have … [Read more...]
I Know I’ll Never Replace His Deceased Wife; But Will I Ever Feel Like I Belong?
By Keisha Lynn His son greeted me with the most welcoming hug, and his daughter turned, stared into my eyes at length, and said, “Hi, Mommy.” At the time I met them, I had been dating their dad for less than two months. I was surprised by her greeting and unsure of how to respond. So, I simply said, “Hi, sweetheart” as she sat on my lap and placed her tiny arms around my … [Read more...]
2nd Wives Club – The Three #1 Reasons I Appreciate Being Wife #2
My husband was married once before. And he enjoyed a five year marriage with his first wife Geneisha. However, during their 2nd year of marriage, she was diagnosed with cancer. Three years later she won her battle and transitioned to be with our heavenly Father. In the early stages of our courtship, my husband struggled with what he thought others may think of him … [Read more...]
Widow Awarded over $26 Billion Dollars for Husband’s Death
Recently, a Florida jury awarded Cynthia Robinson one of the largest verdicts in history over a tobacco company, awarding her over $23 billion in punitive damages from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. Robinson won the suit that was filed against RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. after her 36-year-old husband died from lung cancer in 1996. He was a chain smoker since the age of 13. In an … [Read more...]