In this episode, Mark and Michelle answer many listener questions about dating again, navigating anger in grief, parenting questions, and more.  Private Grief Support Page on Facebook Support this podcast on Patreon  Follow Michelle on TikTok Book Us to Speak to Your Group Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals Join our Facebook Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com Nonprofit Widow Goals --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this episode, Mark and Michelle answer many listener questions about dating again, navigating anger in grief, parenting questions, and more.  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Private Grief Support Page on Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63628494" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast on Patreon </a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Michelle on TikTok</a> <a href="https://www.gigsalad.com/grief_goals_ridgefield" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Book Us to Speak to Your Group</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/michellebader" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More</a> Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/widowed2soonm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUa0ijXJp_pTJ5-4A-T6KA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our YouTube Channel</a> Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com <a href="https://www.widowgoals.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nonprofit Widow Goals </a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

50- Ask Us Anything!

In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss common myths and things widows are told such as "Don't make any big decisions the first year, the 2nd year is harder than the first, the amount you grieve is how much you loved your spouse" and many more.  Private Grief Support Page on Facebook Support this podcast on Patreon  Follow Michelle on TikTok Book Us to Speak to Your Group Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals Join our Facebook Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com Nonprofit Widow Goals    ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss common myths and things widows are told such as "Don't make any big decisions the first year, the 2nd year is harder than the first, the amount you grieve is how much you loved your spouse" and many more.  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Private Grief Support Page on Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63628494" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast on Patreon </a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Michelle on TikTok</a> <a href="https://www.gigsalad.com/grief_goals_ridgefield" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Book Us to Speak to Your Group</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/michellebader" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More</a> Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/widowed2soonm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUa0ijXJp_pTJ5-4A-T6KA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our YouTube Channel</a> Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com <a href="https://www.widowgoals.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nonprofit Widow Goals </a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

49- Widow Myths

In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss how God could allow our spouse to die. They talk about how to process this difficult concept.  Verses Shared James 1:2-4 The Message 2-4 Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way. Private Grief Support Page on Facebook Support this podcast on Patreon  Follow Michelle on TikTok Book Us to Speak to Your Group Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals Join our Facebook Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com Nonprofit Widow Goals --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss how God could allow our spouse to die. They talk about how to process this difficult concept.  Verses Shared James 1:2-4 The Message 2-4 Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Private Grief Support Page on Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63628494" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast on Patreon </a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Michelle on TikTok</a> <a href="https://www.gigsalad.com/grief_goals_ridgefield" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Book Us to Speak to Your Group</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/michellebader" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More</a> Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/widowed2soonm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUa0ijXJp_pTJ5-4A-T6KA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our YouTube Channel</a> Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com <a href="https://www.widowgoals.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nonprofit Widow Goals </a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

48- How Could God Allow This?

In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss how to date successfully. They talk about topics about things the person dating you should know such as letting you talk about your late spouse, respecting your grief during special occasions, and accepting your choice to keep your late spouse's belongings. This is a great episode to listen to if you are dating, thinking about dating, or to send to the person you are dating as a resource to know how to best love and support you.  Article we reference about dating again  Private Grief Support Page on Facebook Support this podcast on Patreon  Follow Michelle on TikTok Book Us to Speak to Your Group Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals Join our Facebook Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com Nonprofit Widow Goals        ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss how to date successfully. They talk about topics about things the person dating you should know such as letting you talk about your late spouse, respecting your grief during special occasions, and accepting your choice to keep your late spouse's belongings. This is a great episode to listen to if you are dating, thinking about dating, or to send to the person you are dating as a resource to know how to best love and support you.  <a href="https://www.groenerekenkamer.com/signs-a-widow-is-ready-to-date/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Article we reference about dating again </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Private Grief Support Page on Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63628494" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast on Patreon </a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Michelle on TikTok</a> <a href="https://www.gigsalad.com/grief_goals_ridgefield" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Book Us to Speak to Your Group</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/michellebader" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More</a> Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/widowed2soonm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUa0ijXJp_pTJ5-4A-T6KA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our YouTube Channel</a> Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com <a href="https://www.widowgoals.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nonprofit Widow Goals </a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

47- Dating Successfully 

In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss obstacles you may face as you start dating again as a widow. One of the biggest obstacles is feeling guilty. Mark and Michelle speak to this difficult feeling and address many more obstacles.Article we reference about dating again Verse we talk about1 Timothy 1:7New International VersionFor the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.Nonprofit Widow Goals Private Grief Support Page on FacebookSupport this podcast on Patreon Follow Michelle on TikTokBook Us to Speak to Your GroupLink to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and MoreFollow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoalsJoin our Facebook PageSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelEmail us widowed2soonm@gmail.comNonprofit Widow Goals --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss obstacles you may face as you start dating again as a widow. One of the biggest obstacles is feeling guilty. Mark and Michelle speak to this difficult feeling and address many more obstacles. Article we reference about dating again  Verse we talk about 1 Timothy 1:7 New International Version For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline. Nonprofit Widow Goals  Private Grief Support Page on Facebook Support this podcast on Patreon  Follow Michelle on TikTok Book Us to Speak to Your Group Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals</a> Join our Facebook Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com Nonprofit Widow Goals  --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

46- Dating Obstacles You May Face

In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss ways to know if you are ready to date again. They share insights and personal stories about this often sensitive subject.  Article we reference about dating again  Private Grief Support Page on Facebook Support this podcast on Patreon  Follow Michelle on TikTok Book Us to Speak to Your Group Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals Join our Facebook Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com Nonprofit Widow Goals --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss ways to know if you are ready to date again. They share insights and personal stories about this often sensitive subject.  <a href="https://www.groenerekenkamer.com/signs-a-widow-is-ready-to-date/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Article we reference about dating again </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Private Grief Support Page on Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63628494" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast on Patreon </a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Michelle on TikTok</a> <a href="https://www.gigsalad.com/grief_goals_ridgefield" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Us to Speak to Your Group</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/michellebader" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More</a> Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/widowed2soonm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUa0ijXJp_pTJ5-4A-T6KA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our YouTube Channel</a> Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com <a href="https://www.widowgoals.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nonprofit Widow Goals </a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

45- How to Know When You Are Ready to Date Again

Widowed 2 soon is celebrating a year!! In this episode, Mark and Michelle recap all 43 episodes from season 1. They highlight important things from each episode and share how much they have changed since the first episode a year ago.  Private Grief Support Page on Facebook Support this podcast on Patreon  Follow Michelle on TikTok Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals Join our Facebook Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com Nonprofit Widow Goals --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

Widowed 2 soon is celebrating a year!! In this episode, Mark and Michelle recap all 43 episodes from season 1. They highlight important things from each episode and share how much they have changed since the first episode a year ago.  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Private Grief Support Page on Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63628494" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast on Patreon </a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Michelle on TikTok</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/michellebader" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More</a> Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/widowed2soonm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUa0ijXJp_pTJ5-4A-T6KA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our YouTube Channel</a> Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com <a href="https://www.widowgoals.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nonprofit Widow Goals </a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

44- Season 1 Recap- What We've Learned 

In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss how widows deserve to be happy. Widows don't have to stay stuck in a place of sadness and despair. They share things that have made them happy and where their true joy comes from.  Private Grief Support Page on Facebook Support this podcast on Patreon  Follow Michelle on TikTok Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals Join our Facebook Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com Nonprofit Widow Goals --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss how widows deserve to be happy. Widows don't have to stay stuck in a place of sadness and despair. They share things that have made them happy and where their true joy comes from.  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Private Grief Support Page on Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63628494" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast on Patreon </a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Michelle on TikTok</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/michellebader" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More</a> Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/widowed2soonm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUa0ijXJp_pTJ5-4A-T6KA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our YouTube Channel</a> Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com <a href="https://www.widowgoals.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nonprofit Widow Goals </a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

43- You Deserve to be Happy

In this episode, Mark and Michelle speak with special guest Joel Ebersole on what it's like to date a widow. Michelle shares how she has been able to help Joel understand her grief and how to deal with it. They discuss what it is like to date after divorce and being widowed and how they navigate their relationship. Private Grief Support Page on FacebookSupport this podcast on Patreon Follow Michelle on TikTokLink to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and MoreFollow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoalsJoin our Facebook PageSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelEmail us widowed2soonm@gmail.comNonprofit Widow Goals --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this episode, Mark and Michelle speak with special guest Joel Ebersole on what it's like to date a widow. Michelle shares how she has been able to help Joel understand her grief and how to deal with it. They discuss what it is like to date after divorce and being widowed and how they navigate their relationship.  Private Grief Support Page on Facebook Support this podcast on Patreon  Follow Michelle on TikTok Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals</a> Join our Facebook Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com Nonprofit Widow Goals  --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

42- Dating a Widow- With Special Guest Joel Ebersole 

In this episode, Mark and Michelle share advice for those who are newly widowed. Several topics are discussed including telling people what you need, knowing it will get better, lean into God, death certificates, and more.  Private Grief Support Page on Facebook  Support this podcast on Patreon  Follow Michelle on TikTok Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals Join our Facebook Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com Nonprofit Widow Goals --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this episode, Mark and Michelle share advice for those who are newly widowed. Several topics are discussed including telling people what you need, knowing it will get better, lean into God, death certificates, and more.  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefgoals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Private Grief Support Page on Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63628494" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast on Patreon </a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Michelle on TikTok</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/michellebader" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More</a> Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/widowed2soonm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUa0ijXJp_pTJ5-4A-T6KA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our YouTube Channel</a> Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com <a href="//www.widowgoals.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nonprofit Widow Goals </a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

41- Advice for the Newly Widowed

Widow Michelle and widower Mark share their insights, stories, and how they survive being widowed with young children and teens.  Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this special episode, Michelle shares about the nonprofit Widow Goals that she just started.  What is Widow Goals? Widow Goals is a nonprofit organization established to support widows, especially during the first year after the loss of their spouse. When I became a widow at age 41 I had no idea how difficult the first few months and first year would be. Thankfully, I already knew a lot of widows and reached out to all of them. I asked every single one of them “Will it get better?” They all assured me that it would. Words from seasoned widows gave me hope. It didn’t matter if friends and family told me it would get better, I only wanted to hear from those who had been through it. Connecting with other widows made all the difference in the world to me. I was also extremely blessed to have the support of local friends and family who helped me with things I had no idea how to do like bills, yard work, car issues and so much more. There was a hole in my life not only emotionally but physically. My biggest support person was now gone. My life partner, my husband of almost 17 years, my “Mr. Fix-it”, my kid’s dad, the love of my life, and so many more roles were gone in an instant. It has now been almost 2 years since my sweet Luke moved to heaven. During that time God has healed my broken heart and truly turned my mourning into dancing. I feel alive again. The grief still comes and goes occasionally but overall I am doing good. Being in the widow community I have seen such a need for widows. Many do not have the support that I was given. God gave me a dream to give back to the widow community in many ways. We offer the following support-  New Widow Visits– a new widow will be visited by a seasoned widow soon after their loss as well as 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 1 year after. During these visits, they will be listened to by a seasoned widow as well as prayed for ( if they would like) The widow visiting will share her contact info to be a support in-between visits. We will also be bringing small gifts at each visit (At this time we are only serving Clark County in WA) Podcasts– We create a weekly podcast called “Widowed 2 Soon” to support new widows- It can be found here as well as all podcast platforms Social Media Support– we have Instagram and TikTok accounts to inspire and encourage widows Coaching– we support widows through weekly individual and group coaching sessions Community Building Facebook group- If you would like to be part of a private support group for widows/widowers please click here  To learn more about how to be a part of widow goals please go here www.widowgoals.org Please email Michelle with any questions you have about Widow Goals michelle@widowgoals.org  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals Join our Facebook Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com   ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this special episode, Michelle shares about the nonprofit Widow Goals that she just started.  What is Widow Goals? Widow Goals is a nonprofit organization established to support widows, especially during the first year after the loss of their spouse. When I became a widow at age 41 I had no idea how difficult the first few months and first year would be. Thankfully, I already knew a lot of widows and reached out to all of them. I asked every single one of them “Will it get better?” They all assured me that it would. Words from seasoned widows gave me hope. It didn’t matter if friends and family told me it would get better, I only wanted to hear from those who had been through it. Connecting with other widows made all the difference in the world to me. I was also extremely blessed to have the support of local friends and family who helped me with things I had no idea how to do like bills, yard work, car issues and so much more. There was a hole in my life not only emotionally but physically. My biggest support person was now gone. My life partner, my husband of almost 17 years, my “Mr. Fix-it”, my kid’s dad, the love of my life, and so many more roles were gone in an instant. It has now been almost 2 years since my sweet Luke moved to heaven. During that time God has healed my broken heart and truly turned my mourning into dancing. I feel alive again. The grief still comes and goes occasionally but overall I am doing good. Being in the widow community I have seen such a need for widows. Many do not have the support that I was given. God gave me a dream to give back to the widow community in many ways. We offer the following support- <ul> <li>New Widow Visits– a new widow will be visited by a seasoned widow soon after their loss as well as 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 1 year after. During these visits, they will be listened to by a seasoned widow as well as prayed for ( if they would like) The widow visiting will share her contact info to be a support in-between visits. We will also be bringing small gifts at each visit (At this time we are only serving Clark County in WA)</li> <li>Podcasts– We create a weekly podcast called “Widowed 2 Soon” to support new widows- It can be found <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> as well as all podcast platforms</li> <li>Social Media Support– we have <a href="http://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> accounts to inspire and encourage widows</li> <li>Coaching– we support widows through weekly individual and group coaching sessions</li> <li>Community Building Facebook group- If you would like to be part of a private support group for widows/widowers please <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefgoals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a></li> </ul> To learn more about how to be a part of widow goals please go here <a href="//www.widowgoals.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.widowgoals.org</a> Please email Michelle with any questions you have about Widow Goals michelle@widowgoals.org Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/widowed2soonm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUa0ijXJp_pTJ5-4A-T6KA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our YouTube Channel</a> Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

40- Widow Goals ~ Helping Widows Not Only Survive But Thrive!

In this episode, Mark and Michelle share discuss how there is no room or time for guilt. They talk about different issues that have made them feel guilt such as being happy, dating, moving, and more, and how they moved past the guilt.  Verses Shared John 10:10New International Version 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.  Song Thrive  Support this podcast on Patreon  Follow Michelle on TikTok Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals Join our Facebook Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this episode, Mark and Michelle share discuss how there is no room or time for guilt. They talk about different issues that have made them feel guilt such as being happy, dating, moving, and more, and how they moved past the guilt.  Verses Shared <h1>John 10:10New International Version</h1> 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. <a href="https://youtu.be/qQ71RWJhS_M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Song Thrive</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63628494" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast on Patreon </a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Michelle on TikTok</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/michellebader" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More</a> Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/widowed2soonm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUa0ijXJp_pTJ5-4A-T6KA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our YouTube Channel</a> Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

39- No Room for Guilt!

In this episode, Mark and Michelle share how God has helped them in their loneliness. They share their personal experiences and how their loneliness is much less frequent now than in the beginning.  Verses Shared Deuteronomy 31:8 New International Version 8 The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Isaiah 41:10 New International Version 10 So do not fear, for I am with you;     do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you;     I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 1 Peter 5:7New International Version 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Song Tremble  Song Rescue  Just for Mark- Believe by Cher :)    Support this podcast on Patreon  Follow Michelle on TikTok Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals Join our Facebook Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this episode, Mark and Michelle share how God has helped them in their loneliness. They share their personal experiences and how their loneliness is much less frequent now than in the beginning.  Verses Shared Deuteronomy 31:8 New International Version 8 The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Isaiah 41:10 New International Version 10 So do not fear, for I am with you;     do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you;     I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. <h1>1 Peter 5:7New International Version</h1> 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. <a href="https://youtu.be/SzZZb6RbLJs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Song Tremble </a> <a href="https://youtu.be/9PugD11k3JU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Song Rescue </a> Just for Mark-<a href="https://youtu.be/nZXRV4MezEw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Believe by Cher :) </a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63628494" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast on Patreon </a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Michelle on TikTok</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/michellebader" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More</a> Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/widowed2soonm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUa0ijXJp_pTJ5-4A-T6KA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our YouTube Channel</a> Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

38- Lonely but Never Alone

In this episode, Michelle speaks about how she deals with judgments and hate from those who are not widows. She shares the process she goes through when the judgments come and how to love others even through the painful words they say.  Song Warrior Verse Shared:  Ephesians 6:12 New International Version 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Support this podcast on Patreon  Follow Michelle on TikTok Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals Join our Facebook Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com   ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this episode, Michelle speaks about how she deals with judgments and hate from those who are not widows. She shares the process she goes through when the judgments come and how to love others even through the painful words they say.  <a href="https://youtu.be/T2LmSDVZdNg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Song Warrior</a> Verse Shared:  Ephesians 6:12 New International Version 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63628494" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast on Patreon </a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Michelle on TikTok</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/michellebader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More</a> Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/widowed2soonm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUa0ijXJp_pTJ5-4A-T6KA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our YouTube Channel</a> Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

37- Dealing with Judgement from Those Who Aren't Widows

In this episode, Mark and Michelle explain the difference between moving forward and moving on. This change in perspective could help you to be able to move forward in your grief journey. TikTok Video we talked about  Support this podcast on Patreon  Follow Michelle on TikTok Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals Join our Facebook Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this episode, Mark and Michelle explain the difference between moving forward and moving on. This change in perspective could help you to be able to move forward in your grief journey. <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals/video/7059570898897997102?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id7001195899775452678" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok Video we talked about </a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63628494" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast on Patreon </a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Michelle on TikTok</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/michellebader" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More</a> Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/widowed2soonm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUa0ijXJp_pTJ5-4A-T6KA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our YouTube Channel</a> Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

36- Moving Forward NOT Moving On

In this episode special guest, Duane DeGeus shares his inspirational story of deep love and deep loss.  Follow us on Instagram, Follow Michelle on TikTok, Join our Facebook Page, Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, widowed2soonm@gmail.com, If you enjoy this episode please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and an honest review. Thank you! Songs Shared Graves into Gardens, Sovereign God, Trust in You, Another in the Fire, He will Hold me Fast  More thoughts from Duane- First, here are the scriptures that I have relied on through these times. Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart     and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge Him,     and He will direct your paths.Psalm 91:1 He that dwells in the secret place of the most high God shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty Psalm 139: 7-10 7 Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? 8 If I ascend to the heavens, You are there;9 if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle by the farthest sea, 10 even there Your hand will guide me; Your right hand will hold me fast.For me, part of doing the hard thing has been to take walks and occasionally not listen to anything but the Lord and my own thoughts, guided by the Holy Spirit. It’s been part of the discipline of solitude during this time. And I tried to have conversational prayer and then listen to what God would say to me in those times.Esther was the epitome of a Proverbs 31 woman. She could’ve been anything she desired, and she chose to be a loving wife, mother, homemaker, teacher, friend and mentor. She cared more about others than herself and directed her high emotional intelligence toward showing love and compassion toward everyone she had a conversation with. I feel like a land mine has exploded and I am filled with shrapnel that no one else can see. And yet, there’s an expectation that I’m just fine, and ready to be available just like all the others who are dealing with injuries, less severe, just minor cuts and bruises. In some aspects, I can function and be useful, but in other ways, the major injuries hamper my effectiveness and ability to be fully engaged. I was alongside a person for so many years, who I both drew strength from and gave mine to, so that that moving forward now is extremely uncomfortable and unfamiliar. After 40 years, I was at a place of security, and acceptance with my wife. Now, being without her and her strength of character and emotional stability, has left me unbalanced. I hadn’t felt this way since before we were married, if ever. I had never experienced this kind of positive, mature relationship before in my life. I’m not sure how much of my present disorientation is normal and expected and how much might need special care and attention. I can go on, because in the great marriage God gave me, He taught me lessons that strengthened me personally to better handle whatever comes at me going forward. I am equipped in ways I wouldn’t be if I hadn’t enjoyed the relationship with Esther that I had. My local daughters were an amazing help and support as they also visited my wife in the hospital and then in assisted in fulfilling the advanced directive. That part specifically was extremely painful for all of us and I know this has left wounds in them that they are still dealing with--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this episode special guest, Duane DeGeus shares his inspirational story of deep love and deep loss.  Follow us on I<a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nstagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Michelle on TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/widowed2soonm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Page</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUa0ijXJp_pTJ5-4A-T6KA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our YouTube Channel</a>, <a href="mailto:widowed2soonm@gmail.com">widowed2soonm@gmail.com</a>, If you enjoy this episode please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and an honest review. Thank you! Songs Shared <a href="https://youtu.be/KwX1f2gYKZ4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Graves into Gardens</a>, <a href="https://youtu.be/riFGn517A4M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sovereign God</a>, <a href="https://youtu.be/qv-SXz_exKE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trust in You</a>, <a href="https://youtu.be/zmNc0L7Ac5c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Another in the Fire</a>, <a href="https://youtu.be/3OOphIgGkjM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">He will Hold me Fast</a> More thoughts from Duane- First, here are the scriptures that I have relied on through these times. Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart     and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge Him,     and He will direct your paths.Psalm 91:1 He that dwells in the secret place of the most high God shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty Psalm 139: 7-10 7 Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? 8 If I ascend to the heavens, You are there;9 if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle by the farthest sea, 10 even there Your hand will guide me; Your right hand will hold me fast.For me, part of doing the hard thing has been to take walks and occasionally not listen to anything but the Lord and my own thoughts, guided by the Holy Spirit. It’s been part of the discipline of solitude during this time. And I tried to have conversational prayer and then listen to what God would say to me in those times.Esther was the epitome of a Proverbs 31 woman. She could’ve been anything she desired, and she chose to be a loving wife, mother, homemaker, teacher, friend and mentor. She cared more about others than herself and directed her high emotional intelligence toward showing love and compassion toward everyone she had a conversation with. I feel like a land mine has exploded and I am filled with shrapnel that no one else can see. And yet, there’s an expectation that I’m just fine, and ready to be available just like all the others who are dealing with injuries, less severe, just minor cuts and bruises. In some aspects, I can function and be useful, but in other ways, the major injuries hamper my effectiveness and ability to be fully engaged. I was alongside a person for so many years, who I both drew strength from and gave mine to, so that that moving forward now is extremely uncomfortable and unfamiliar. After 40 years, I was at a place of security, and acceptance with my wife. Now, being without her and her strength of character and emotional stability, has left me unbalanced. I hadn’t felt this way since before we were married, if ever. I had never experienced this kind of positive, mature relationship before in my life. I’m not sure how much of my present disorientation is normal and expected and how much might need special care and attention. I can go on, because in the great marriage God gave me, He taught me lessons that strengthened me personally to better handle whatever comes at me going forward. I am equipped in ways I wouldn’t be if I hadn’t enjoyed the relationship with Esther that I had. My local daughters were an amazing help and support as they also visited my wife in the hospital and then in assisted in fulfilling the advanced directive. That part specifically was extremely painful for all of us and I know this has left wounds in them that they are still dealing with--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

35- A Widowers Story of Love & Loss- with Special Guest Duane DeGeus

In this episode, Mark and Michelle share tips and advice on how to start being social again after loss. They share their own personal experiences and things they have learned along the way.   Support this podcast on Patreon  Follow Michelle on TikTok Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals Join our Facebook Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com If you enjoy this episode please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and an honest review. Thank you!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this episode, Mark and Michelle share tips and advice on how to start being social again after loss. They share their own personal experiences and things they have learned along the way.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63628494" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast on Patreon </a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Michelle on TikTok</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/michellebader" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More</a> Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/widowed2soonm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUa0ijXJp_pTJ5-4A-T6KA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our YouTube Channel</a> Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com If you enjoy this episode please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and an honest review. Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

34- Interacting and Connecting with People After Loss

In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss how grief is your own personal journey. No one can tell you how to grieve and the timeline for your grief. ( Please excuse how muffled Michelle sounds, she forgot to plug in her microphone!) Verses Shared Isaiah 25:8New International Version 8  he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken. John 16:22New International Version 22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.  Support this podcast on Patreon  Follow Michelle on TikTok Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals Join our Facebook Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com If you enjoy this episode please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and an honest review. Thank you!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss how grief is your own personal journey. No one can tell you how to grieve and the timeline for your grief. ( Please excuse how muffled Michelle sounds, she forgot to plug in her microphone!) Verses Shared <h1>Isaiah 25:8New International Version</h1> 8 <code> </code>he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken. <h1>John 16:22New International Version</h1> 22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63628494" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast on Patreon </a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Michelle on TikTok</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/michellebader" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More</a> Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/widowed2soonm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUa0ijXJp_pTJ5-4A-T6KA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our YouTube Channel</a> Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com If you enjoy this episode please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and an honest review. Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

33- Grief is Your Own Personal Journey

In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss if it is possible to love your late spouse and a new love at the same time. This is such an important topic to understand and discuss. Many people do not realize how your heart can expand to still love your late spouse and a new person.  Book Shared Relationship Goals Support this podcast on Patreon  Follow Michelle on TikTok Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals Join our Facebook Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com If you enjoy this episode please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and an honest review. Thank you!   ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss if it is possible to love your late spouse and a new love at the same time. This is such an important topic to understand and discuss. Many people do not realize how your heart can expand to still love your late spouse and a new person.  Book Shared <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Goals-How-Dating-Marriage/dp/0593192575/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LN2R8RIODEGD&amp;keywords=relationship+goals&amp;qid=1641325109&amp;sprefix=relationship%2Caps%2C150&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Relationship Goals</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63628494" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast on Patreon </a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Michelle on TikTok</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/michellebader" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More</a> Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/widowed2soonm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUa0ijXJp_pTJ5-4A-T6KA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our YouTube Channel</a> Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com If you enjoy this episode please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and an honest review. Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

32- Can You Love Two People at Once?

In this episode, special guest Olga Maslov shares about the sudden death of her husband. Listen to her incredible story of faith and strength as she navigates life with her 8 children.  Verse Shared Philippians 3:8 New International Version 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ Songs Shared Remembrance Scars in Heaven  God of this City Lead Me To The Cross Christ is Risen  Support this podcast on Patreon  Follow Michelle on TikTok Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals Join our Facebook Page Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com If you enjoy this episode please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and an honest review. Thank you!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support

In this episode, special guest Olga Maslov shares about the sudden death of her husband. Listen to her incredible story of faith and strength as she navigates life with her 8 children.  Verse Shared Philippians 3:8 New International Version 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ Songs Shared <a href="https://youtu.be/U9kbdFCSrFU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Remembrance</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/qCdevloDE6E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scars in Heaven </a> <a href="https://youtu.be/aD-7LcQVNac" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">God of this City</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/StW6ZKHRCFo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lead Me To The Cross</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMX9CNgRJCM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christ is Risen</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63628494" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast on Patreon </a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Michelle on TikTok</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/michellebader" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Michelle's Books, Widow Checklist, and More</a> Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/widowed2soonm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUa0ijXJp_pTJ5-4A-T6KA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our YouTube Channel</a> Email us widowed2soonm@gmail.com If you enjoy this episode please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and an honest review. Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

31- Widowed Without Warning

Widow Michelle and widower Mark share their insights, stories, and how they survive being widowed with young children and teens. Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/widowed2soon/support</a>

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