My Widow's Journey

After losing my husband of 30 years, my world shifted in ways I never imagined. The life we built together, the dreams we shared, and the quiet everyday moments we treasured are now held gently in memory. In the midst of deep loss, I have found that creating with a purpose is part of my moving forward through this journey — one day at a time.

My Widow’s Journey is where I share those moments honestly — the hard days, the hopeful days, and the quiet reminders that joy still finds its way back. It is a space for remembering, for healing, and for celebrating a life and love that will always be part of me.

Ricky supported my dreams wholeheartedly and was always finding ways to help me grow and believe in what I was building. He encouraged me to open this shop, to share my handmade creations, and to send little pieces of home and heart out across the country. I finally did it, Rick… and I carry your love with me in every box I send. ❤️

🕊️ My Widow’s Journey 💔❤️‍🩹

Eight Months.

Eight Months.

Today marks eight months without my love. The days on the calendar continue to pass, but it still feels like just yesterday. I share this to mark my journey —...

Eight Months.

Today marks eight months without my love. The days on the calendar continue to pass, but it still feels like just yesterday. I share this to mark my journey —...

Just Because I'm Not Crying Doesn't Mean I'm Okay

Just Because I'm Not Crying Doesn't Mean I'm Okay

As I stepped into March — a new month, new emotions… the same grief — this post from Gary Sturgis (Surviving Grief on Facebook) truly hit me in the heart....

Just Because I'm Not Crying Doesn't Mean I'm Okay

As I stepped into March — a new month, new emotions… the same grief — this post from Gary Sturgis (Surviving Grief on Facebook) truly hit me in the heart....

Seven Months.

Seven Months.

Today marks seven months without my love. I share this to mark my journey because one day I want to be able to look back — not with regret, but...

Seven Months.

Today marks seven months without my love. I share this to mark my journey because one day I want to be able to look back — not with regret, but...

💔❤️‍🩹 Widow’s Journey — A Different Valentine’s Day

💔❤️‍🩹 Widow’s Journey — A Different Valentine’s...

Yesterday was a hard day.My first Valentine’s Day without my love. ❤️ I’ve always adored this holiday — the colors, the cards, the flowers, the sweet sentiments, and all the...

💔❤️‍🩹 Widow’s Journey — A Different Valentine’s...

Yesterday was a hard day.My first Valentine’s Day without my love. ❤️ I’ve always adored this holiday — the colors, the cards, the flowers, the sweet sentiments, and all the...

So here I am ~ learning, watching, preparing, and trusting.

So here I am ~ learning, watching, preparing, a...

I share this to mark my journey. 💔❤️🩹..This weekend I’ve done my best to be as prepared as I can be. 🥶 I’m watching the weather apps like I never...

So here I am ~ learning, watching, preparing, a...

I share this to mark my journey. 💔❤️🩹..This weekend I’ve done my best to be as prepared as I can be. 🥶 I’m watching the weather apps like I never...

Here I am. Six months. Half a year. 184 days.

Here I am. Six months. Half a year. 184 days.

I’m sharing this today to mark my journey. If I am blessed to look back, I want to remember where I was and how far God has carried me.💔❤️🩹💔❤️🩹💔❤️🩹Here I...

Here I am. Six months. Half a year. 184 days.

I’m sharing this today to mark my journey. If I am blessed to look back, I want to remember where I was and how far God has carried me.💔❤️🩹💔❤️🩹💔❤️🩹Here I...