Remember the Widow! - Carole Ritter - February 1976

Carole Ritter

Widowhood is one of the most shattering experiences that can ever happen to a woman. It leaves her alone, sometimes poor and friendless, in a world geared to married couples. It can take as long as two years for a new widow to fully adjust to her new status. Some (such as the happy old woman on the facing page) carve out a new and productive life alone. But other widows have special problems that can only be alleviated by the care and concern of those around them. The Bible places heavy emphasis on the Christian responsibility to provide support - emotional and otherwise - for those women who have lost their mates. Poor Henry. Gone so suddenly. He was a really fine guy... the whole neighborhood will miss him. And his wife - she's really shook up. Three fine kids with no father. Not much life insurance, mortgage payments sky-high - she'll have to sell the house, probably get a job. But she always was a homebody. Poor thing - we'll have to have her over for dinner some night. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library