Diary of a Weeping Widow
From Mourning to Morning
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As I grasped this unfamiliar place, I’ve come to a startling conclusion that my life has taken a sudden and drastic transformation. I am the “bread winner”, the decision -maker and the CEO of this household. If I want anything I literally have to go out and get it. My choices will either add or take away for the household expenditures and its operation. Not only that I am the spiritual leader and my own personal cheerleader. A butterfly experiences a metamorphosis in its third stage. It lives in a dark cocoon or chrysalis where is it nourished for some time. Then it emerges wrapped in brilliant color, full of life and eventually begins to spread its wings and fly. It’s time to fly! Psalm 118:17 declares “I shall not die but live and proclaim the works of the Lord.” I lived in darkness and been nourished in the Word of God. Now, metamorphosis.
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About the Book
This book is designed to assist widows in understanding their primary and secondary losses, changes in relationships, finances, and emotional well-being. It is purposely written in order to address the many life altering changes that become a part of a widow’s new life. This book chronicles the personal journey of the author. Its diary format accompanied with advice makes it user friendly and an easy read. Throughout the book you will find Biblical references to encourage, support, and comfort a grieving heart. Each section discuss a specific concern that a widow would possibly face while on her journey. Part 1 focuses on a widow’s new role, changes in relationships and various emotions .Part 2 emphasizes a widow’s finances, legal matters and estate planning. Part 3 closes with a deeper relationship with God, personal testimonies, and miraculous healing. The book concludes with a list of several resources and interesting facts about widows.
About the Author
Toni Adams became a widow after 34 years of marriage. At 52 years old, she was suddenly faced with challenges that she never imagined would exist. After grabbing hold to her faith, she is now restored, whole, and experiencing a new found joy. Toni is currently serving her 30th year in education. She has an educational specialist degree in K-12 leadership from Grand Canyon University. She recently completed her Life Coach certification. Her future plans include developing a non-profit organization that assist and support widows and authoring another book. Toni is the widow of a prominent local pastor and initially thought she lost her purpose. However, now she knows her mission is to serve those that are bereaved or widowed. Toni joined New Hope Baptist Church of Deltona, Florida in November of 2015. Currently she works with the pastoral care team. She is the mother of 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. She resides near the St. John’s River in the beautiful city of Sanford, which is located in Central Florida.