Author Archives: naomigerbs

Patience……… As many that know me well, know that patience is not one of my virtues.  Last May, I woke up to get ready to head to Phoenix to see my son’s and their family.  My flight on American Airlines was scheduled to 11:10.  However, I arrived at MSP airport two hours early as scheduled onlyContinue reading “Patience”

Reflecting…… When my life changed dramatically about 20 years ago with the loss of my husband.  It seemed for several years I was uncertain where my place was as a widow.   So many things had changed.  My kids had grown up and moved on with their lives, I eventually received a new additional titleContinue reading “Reflecting……”

WIDOW BINGO Widow Bingo came across my Facebook page from a friend that thought I would like it.  At first I thought to myself – Who would be so thoughtless to put something together like this.  Then, as I read this – I thought, this is pretty good. This was posted on The Widow HopeContinue reading “WIDOW BINGO”

20 Years Later……. It doesn’t seem possible that it has been 20 years already since Dan left our side. He is in such a better place and I know that.  However, reflecting back it doesn’t seem possible and for some reason at this 20 year mark.  I am questioning why did this happen – whatContinue reading “20 Years Later……”

Life changing events…..  Have you had a life changing event where you think “What in the world just happened?”  Was it an unexpected move, loss of a job, a spouse wanting out or death of a loved one?  For me, it was the tragic loss of a spouse. The Beginning While sitting on our patioContinue reading “Life changing events…..”