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The Widows of 9/11: Already Remarrying?

Today is a sad day in American History. Who doesn’t remember where they were this day six years ago when the world as we knew it changed forever? No matter where we were, we were all affected, yes. But there are some who were affected much more than others. Those who lived in New York, or in Washington, or who had loved ones on any of the planes that went down. I got to thinking about the widows of 9/11 after reading an article in Woman’s World about one who found love again. A love that has since led to … Continue reading →

It’s Hard Not To Hover

When your spouse has been gravely ill or injured, it can be hard not to hover over them as they are recovering. After all, it’s an eye opening experience to realize that you could lose them and it could be that unexpected and surprising. Appendicitis is easily corrected through an appendectomy, but in the hours and sometimes days it can take to recognize what it is can make those hours and days some of the longest you have ever spent. It’s hard to take a step back when they come home. It’s been hard for me. For my daughter it’s … Continue reading →

Sickness & Health: Where do I start ….

Where do I start this morning? It’s been a crazy weekend and it’s hard to keep things straight in my head – in part because I didn’t sleep for almost 48 hours and because Saturday night, late, I drove my husband to the hospital because he was trembling violently and spiking a fever over 103.7. Here is a little history. Over the last two weeks, we’ve had a couple of different kind of illnesses running through the family. During the week of Thanksgiving, my sister-in-law, her children, my mother-in-law and more all suffered from a very bad stomach virus. In … Continue reading →

The Marriage Week in Review October 21-27

This was a great week here in the Marriage blog and as always; it’s a pleasure to share the challenge of bringing you marriage news and information with Sherry. Our guest blogger this week was Catherine Ipizcade and I suggest you check out her blogs on celebrating her marriage as well as bridal shower tips. For Sherry and I, the biggest challenge came at the end of the week as the New Jersey Supreme Court handed down their decision on Same-Sex unions. While Sherry and I often come down on opposite sides of this issue, we believe in healthy and … Continue reading →