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A year and a half ago I found this site. I was new to widowhood, not having any idea what the future held or what I was going through or thinking was even "normal". Soaring loss foundation and widowed village saved my sanity. I found hope, friendship, support, encouragement and those who did "get it". I went to Camp Widow a month after my 1 year anniversary. Even though I was scared, alone and totally out of my element I felt that I just had to go! I needed to connect with those who were "like" me. In my everyday life I felt so adnormal. Not only did my husband die at 48 years old , he died by taking his own life. Two strikes against me... I knew no one like me. At camp widow I found other's just like me. Maybe our stories were different, and we came packaged in different sizes and colors but we ALL had lost someone precious that we loved.
This past August I attended my second Camp Widow. I am so glad I did. This year was more about the fellowship and me giving back. I was a volunteer and really connected with other's on a much deeper level. This has brought me to another part of this journey. I am totally committed to giving back and being there for other widow's. I work for a non profit faith based organization and many have come along side me to implement a widow ministry in our organization. This is the first time ever and I feel such hope that I can ( with my God) make a difference by walking alongside another widow through this journey. Being a person "who get's it" without them ever having to say a word of explanation of what they are feeling or thinking. Just being there. This first ever faithbased ministry is posted on the event page and registration is now open. Please join me in loving and supporting each other as we continue finding our way to a new future. Oh yeah ! I will also be attending camp widow 2013 and every year I can thereafter- can't wait to meet you there :)
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Comment by lovie on September 10, 2012 at 7:15pm -
I am so glad hat I had the chance to meet you and spend some time chatting with you by the pool on Thursday night. Once Camp started, there was little time to converse with new friends. Wishing you the best of everything. Take care, Tiffany
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Comment by Jackie (lvgma) on September 10, 2012 at 3:39pm -
Lisa Im so with you, I too attended by first CW in 2011 almost 1 year out- in a fog but with people who got it. Then I attended in 2012 and I too volunteered. i too will be volunteering n 2013. I will also be attending in 2013, already paid my fees. Looking forward to seeing you again and everyone else and meeting new people. I have given many cards and have the hospice volunteer director presenting the program to newly widowed in this community. She tells me that at least 900 every year, my heart breaks. We all need a place that we know they get it. Yesterday I shared a card with a guy who came to buy a tool of my late husband's. He was very interested and will share the site. Ive wanted to start a group down here..just havent been able to get infomation yet...busy wth making the house mine..I know how selfish! Once Im completed I will be on a mission.
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Comment by Sherbear on September 10, 2012 at 12:26pm
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Lisa you've put the phrase "If life gives you lemons, make lemonade" into action! If I can swing it, I'll be at the retreat!
((((((Hugs))))))
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Comment by bad ass widow on September 10, 2012 at 11:40am -
I am so glad that I got to meet you Lisa, just wish we would have had more time to chat. SSlf has become my new "charity" of choice and I plan on paying it forward for all the help and understanding that I have found here. You Rock!
(((hugs)))
Amy
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Comment by kimkirt (KK) on September 10, 2012 at 8:32am -
How wonderful! I agree that this site has saved me. I have looked into opening a widows group here (Widows Wear Stilettos will send you info on opening a local group). I haven't gone any further then gathering the info though, but your blog is a great help to me to move forward with this. There is currently no widow support group in my town (small town) but I do believe there is a need! Hugs to you! I am thinking about attending CWE in April.
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Comment by Dianne in Nevada on September 10, 2012 at 1:31am -
I'm so grateful our paths crossed here in Widville and at Camp, Lisa ... and I'm anxious to experience all that you've put together for the Rise Up Widow's Retreat. See you in November.
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