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Diary of a Widow

by Kimberly Joy

Religion

I was a 29 year old mother of three who had spent eleven years with my love. I was widowed. This diary begins five years after his death. I hope I captured the memories of the journey. The lessons. The joy. The sadness. The humor. The faith. The hope.

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Episodes

  1. Am I in Denial?

    We aren't repeating history, are we?

  2. Wanted One Perfect For Me Job

    In P.S. I Love You she had the job of her dreams within a year of her husband's death. I am coming up on six years. It's time. Who can help?

  3. Kill the Kid or Kiss the Kid?

    Does he need hugs and kisses and more time with mom? Or does he need some quiet time in his bedroom and doing extra chores?

  4. Birthdays are Meant to be Celebrated

    We (or perhaps just I) sang happy birthday and we celebrated, in our rushed way, his life. We miss him. But, life has continued. We are blessed. We go on.

  5. Someone is Going to H E Double Hockey Sticks

    I just envision this tree working so hard to provide five peaches to his loving owner, only to have them stolen. Now, the tree produces none.

  6. Lessons for Living Today

    We choose whether to make life a triumph or a tragedy.

  7. Joy in Our Journey

    My boys are growing up. They are healing. We are finding joy in our journey once again.

  8. A Basket of Grapes

    I still stand in awe that my Father in Heaven continues to send others to nourish me both physically and spiritually.

  9. Latchkey Kids

    How do I keep the negative latchkey effects from affecting my children? Am I wrong to make them sit home with no parents for hours after school, rather than let them be with their friends? I don't know the answer....

  10. Chris, Are You Here?

    My oldest must be missing his dad. I think he starts to dig his few remaining things out when he is missing him. But, for it to happen today... on our little girl's birthday, just made me smile even more.

  11. Anyone Have Time To Read a Book For Me And Provide Me With a Cliff Notes Version?

    Yes, it is pathetic, six months later and I am not done with the book.

  12. Dinner Anyone? Today? Tomorrow?

    Lesson Manual: How to Be a Widow Angels don't show up at your doorstep every day. They don't always come and clean your house and make you dinner but take the time to see they are there. Sometimes they are a phone call at just the right time or a smile at the grocery store, and sometimes we need…

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  13. Because She Said So

    I need to balance everything... including beauty.

  14. New Kid on the Block

    I was proud of him. And I knew his dad was there that night standing by him when they went back to offense and he was back on the line. I could almost envision his father's hand on his shoulder, telling him he was proud of him.

  15. Tender Mercies

    I have come out the other side and find myself feeling very normal some days... and on those days I am remember fondly, the abnormal life that brought a different kind of pace and focus. I am grateful for those tender mercies from God. When He reminds us to see the good.

  16. Life

    God is there every day. I hope to be able to capture some of the simple ways He blesses me every day.

  17. Perhaps It Gets Easier

    I was strong, void of any emotion except fond remembering. Perhaps it gets easier.

  18. First Football Game

    Frustrated that everything is my job to know. Proud to see my little man starting to come out of his shell.

  19. Ever Been to a Cemetery?

    Visiting a cemetery was a new experience for my niece and four nephews who were recently in town...

  20. Being Grateful

    When we arrived back at the house from the cemetery, my brother-in-law was greeted with a big hug from his oldest son. A son who was grateful to have a father to discipline him.

  21. Saying Thank You

    I am grateful for my husband who loved and loves me and the kids enough to watch over us continually. And, I am grateful for angels, like this lady, who accept the errand of service.

  22. My Birthday Boy

    He looks so much like his father. He has his build, his strength, his love.

  23. Vroooommmmm

    I am certain Chris rolled over in his grave the first few times I used it.

  24. Do I Stink?

    My grass is starting to look like I feel.

  25. Why I am glad Family is Coming

    The never ending list of things to be fixed...

  26. I am Crazy

    It is odd the ways that widowhood changes you.

  27. I Am Not Always Very Compassionate

    I have learned a lot of compassion over the past several years. Being a widow has allowed me to understand single moms, widows of all ages, and people who are single, better than I ever have. However, there have been moments that I have been truly lacking in compassion.

  28. Is It Bad to be Glad?

    I am grateful for the strength this journey has given me.

  29. I Don't Have a Husband

    I'm sure the title is an obvious one... for a widow and all... who needs a husband to do some work.

  30. Driving

    I miss riding... even if riding means sitting squished in the back seat amongst the stinky boys!

  31. Forgive

    Lesson Manual: How to Be a Widow Forgiveness is a huge part of healing. Forgive.

  32. He Still Loves Me

    Lesson Manual: How to Be a Widow I have a strong testimony of paying tithing, blessings come. I am grateful to have the opportunity to pay my tithing and reap the blessing.

  33. My Youngest's Opinion

    He crawled under his desk and cried when he couldn't take it anymore... and I... I yelled at the kids for no reason and freaked out on them over nothing.

  34. Taking Advantage of the Widow?

    **Caution**Whining Widow**

  35. Guidance Counselor

    can someone tell me WHY it is not mandatory, for those wishing to enter the profession of a school guidance counselor, to be educated on the grieving process?

  36. Interesting

    Interesting: able to have thoughts, feelings, opinions that others care to hear. Or at least able to have an intelligent adult conversation.

  37. Will Life Ever Be Calm

    The Widow of Zarephath was promised that her cruse of oil would not fail if she followed the prophet. I suppose I hope to bind the Lord in a similar manner. If He is not concerned that I am not too interesting, why should I be concerned?

  38. Nothing More Important In This World

    Parenthood is difficult under any circumstances. May we each remember that as parents we are engaged in an eternal partnership with God.

  39. Please Tell Me This is Not My New Normal

    Please tell me I didn't get stuck in a rut of bad behavior on my path that has become my new normal. I don't like it. I am also not sure where I will find the energy to change it.

  40. All the Pieces Turned Upside Down

    Change is happening. All the pieces of my carefully put together puzzle have been thrown in the air and turned upside down. And yet, I have full confidence that when the pieces all settle back down, the picture of my life will be better than what I have now.

  41. Good Things to Come

    They always came. At least those things I needed most. Good things always came.

  42. Weed Whacking

    Lesson Manual: How to Be a Widow If weed whacking is new to your chore list as a result of becoming a widow, note: don't weed-whack in flip flops, or shorts, or in the dark.

  43. Just Stinkin' Busy

    Life continues to be busy...

  44. Doctor, Doctor

    Lesson Manual: How to Be a Widow Don't forget the basics of living. Make your doctor, dentist, mammogram, colonoscopy, and any other appointments you should have. Time will go by too quickly and you will have enough other things to worry about, let alone your health if you don't take care of it.

  45. Happy Birthday to Me!

    As far as I have come, and as much as I have spent more and more time out of the clouds in the last year... things still happen... life still goes on that makes me feel like I am in a maze.

  46. Single Ladies

    Eyes, heart, and mind... for you only. That is why we are sitting single.

  47. Are You Serious?

    I didn't accept the proposal, but somehow we continue to be friends.

  48. I Had a Dream

    Lesson Manual: How to Be a Widow Be calm. Listen. Don’t fight your new life. You will find peace. Be calm.

  49. I am the Father

    Lesson Manual: How to Be a Widow Cut yourself and your kids some slack... and be prepared. No matter how much you think you will be fine. There are certain days on the calendar that you can't be fine no matter how hard you try.

  50. Probably Wouldn't Be This Way

    All of our lives were altered. It makes me think a lot about the impact of one person. He impacted many and his passing changed lives. But, while we are living, each of us has the opportunity day by day to change lives, to impact people.

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About this show

I was a 29 year old mother of three who had spent eleven years with my love. I was widowed. This diary begins five years after his death. I hope I captured the memories of the journey. The lessons. The joy. The sadness. The humor. The faith. The hope.

Hosted by

Kimberly Joy

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Diary of a Widow have?

Diary of a Widow has 63 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 2, 2021.

What is Diary of a Widow about?

I was a 29 year old mother of three who had spent eleven years with my love. I was widowed. This diary begins five years after his death. I hope I captured the memories of the journey. The lessons. The joy. The sadness. The humor. The faith. The hope.

How often does Diary of a Widow release new episodes?

Diary of a Widow publishes daily, based on its 63 episodes since September 2021.

Who hosts Diary of a Widow?

Diary of a Widow is created and hosted by Kimberly Joy.
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