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When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge.
Proverbs 14:32

This …is…so…hard!

I must have muttered that sentence a million times since my husband’s death. It’s been several years now and sometimes I still find myself struggling with how hard it is to walk this journey. But I walk in victory.

We walk together in victory.

Picture if you will, a movie scene of an ancient Roman battle, but there is no sound. Everyone is dirty and covered with blood. Can you tell which side was victorious in the battle? Although the winners may be filthy and covered in blood (same as those that have lost the battle) the winners are the ones who are gathered together, standing tall, interacting with each other, some even smiling, despite what they have endured. They walk together in victory.

As widows, we have endured a terrible battle with death. We have endured unspeakable pain and heartache. To us, nothing will ever be the same again. But as Christians, we walk together in victory. We have a refuge; our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Through Him we have Eternal life. and we cannot be defeated Our suffering is only for a little while. Because of Christ, we cannot be destroyed or brought down. Just like the movie scene of the Roman battle, we are the victorious ones gathered together, standing tall, interacting with each other, maybe even smiling, despite what we have endured. As Christians, we walk together in victory.

Join us October 20 -22 in Denton, TX.

On October 20th -22nd we will be gathering for our conference at the beautiful Camp Copass on Lake Lewisville in Denton, TX. Please don’t miss this opportunity to experience the blessing of being with other Christian women who are on this journey as a widow. You will be strengthened, encouraged, loved, accepted, and refreshed by the Spirit. Our theme this year is about Taking Care of Yourself so that you are equipped to do God’s work.

I will never forget how blessed I was when I attended our first retreat in March 2015. It seemed strange at first to fly half way across the U.S. to meet with a group of women I didn’t know. It was even a little overwhelming traveling for the first time without my husband. But I am extremely glad that I went.

What I remember most is feeling loved, accepted and understood from the moment I walked into the group.

Later, I realized it was the first time I felt “normal” again. Not having to constantly work at helping people understand what I’d been through and what I needed, was a huge burden lifted. They all got it. The pain was understood. But even though we all knew the pain, we were able to share incredibly encouraging stories of God’s faithfulness. It felt great to share with others some of the wonderful things God was doin in my life. Together, we glorified Him. We were refreshed. It was the blessing of true Christ-centered community.

You will be blessed.

Join us October 20th – 22nd and share in the blessing of being in Christ – centered community with us! Be encouraged by hearing the many stories of God’s faithfulness. Share with us your stories, if you are ready. Get wise counsel from others on various topics that we have to deal with as widows. Experience the love and acceptance from others who totally get it why you cry one minute and can be laughing the next. Feel “normal” again. You will be blessed!