My Sugar Shack

Widow Finances

In the days and months following his death, I pictured myself cold and alone living in a tiny shack in the woods. The picture was not that dire but no matter what your combined income was before your husband died your financial situation has changed.  And you have to push yourself to to understand where you stand so you can build a new future.

Holidays are Lonely

As a widow, you know holidays will be hard but it is hard for me in a much different way than I thought it would be.

What Do I Want?

With my husband gone and my children grown, I no longer need to take them into consideration when I make decisions.  It should feel wonderful but it feels confusing.

My Sugar Shack

We have made maple syrup each year since we moved to northern Michigan and we planned to build a sugar shack.  But it is a bit harder when we becomes just me.

Feed it to the Dog

Becoming a widow means cooking for just one.  From grocery shopping to leftovers it can be a challenge.  Lucky for me my dog will eat just about anything!