Mamma Mia--Here I go again

Hello All,

Have you seen the play or the movie "Mamma Mia"?

Today, I stole a bit of time to have a date with myself. I went see the movie "Mamma Mia". As you probably know, the movie is based around songs from the band, ABBA. I just love their music, it is whimsical, fun and even sometimes poignant.

Our son was born to ABBA music. We had it playing in the background and it was very happy music for the most joyful of events.

About 2 1/2 years later, my husband Rory took me to see "Mamma Mia" on Broadway for my 40th birthday. It was near Christmas time and the city was decorated for the season. It was beautiful. Rory was having some difficulty walking around the city. His breathing and energy by this time (5 months before he passed) was diminishing. It is such a wonderful happy memory and also a sad one remembering his health failing.

So, today...Mamma Mia, Here we go again...Another great ABBA experience. I laughed a good deal, enjoyed the movie and music. Also, I missed Rory a great deal. Years ago I may not have gone to a movie by myself (on a date with just me), but today it is fun to go with just me. I've learned to not let many things stand in my way or hang me up.

What if anything would you like to do, that you may be resisting? What would it be like to stretch, grow? To get a bit out of your comfort zone...You might be amazed at what you can be and what you can do.

Warmly,
Colleen

Wedding Rings

Hello to all,

As with "oh so many other things", deciding what to do with our wedding rings and when is up to each one of us. This may or it may not be a big decision point for you. If this topic interests you, read on.

Decision point 1: How long do I wear my wedding ring?

Answer: That is up to you.

After my husband passed away, I read a "widow book" and the author stated that a widow is no longer married and taking the ring off within the year was most appropriate. I remember that really bothered me at the time for although I was widowed for several months I still felt married and the thought of taking off my wedding ring just felt wrong.

At the one year mark, I was ready and lovingly placed my rings along with my husbands in a special place.

Decision point 2: What should you do with your wedding ring? Should you save for a child, make into a pendent, do nothing.

Answer: I think you know already...It is up to you.

As you continue on your personal life journey, rediscovering yourself, making new choices and feeling more and more empowered these answers and many many others will be clearer to you.

Now after 4 years, I have found a special friend (who is also a spectacular jewelry designer and understands how important this is to me) and she is lovingly creating a beautiful pendent with my wedding diamond. I look forward to wearing it again.

What feels right for you?

Warmly,

Colleen

www.CoachingForWidows.com