by Yvonne Ortega | Dec 19, 2018 | Divorce, Grief
“Christmas is difficult, and I don’t know what to do,” Patty told me in a coffee shop. “I wish Christmas would go away.” She added, “I miss my late husband so much.” Then Patty stopped, looked into my eyes, and said “To make matters worse, his parents act as if my...
by Yvonne Ortega | Nov 21, 2018 | Divorce, Forgiveness, Grief, Illness
I hate Thanksgiving family reunions. Maybe you do too. I will list three reasons I hate Thanksgiving family reunions and how to get out of them. The drama of Thanksgiving family reunions The first reason I hate Thanksgiving family reunions is because of the drama....
by Yvonne Ortega | Oct 24, 2018 | Grief
Homeless for the Holidays What is your biggest fear? Loss of income? Damaged reputation? Becoming homeless? Homeless for the Holidays, by bestselling author, PeggySue Wells, is a newly released novella that bravely explores some of our greatest fears through the...
by Yvonne Ortega | Aug 20, 2018 | Grief
Giving up? What can you do when you feel like giving up? “I’ve had it,” Judy said at a small gathering of women in my home. “I can’t take one more thing going wrong. I’m tired of the struggle.” She stopped to catch her breath and continued, “I’m fed up with other...
by Yvonne Ortega | Aug 6, 2018 | Grief
Money matters after the death of a loved one can tear survivors apart and devastate your finances. What can you do in money matters to avoid survivor squabbles and financial chaos? Know whose name is on the assets. Do not assume it is the surviving spouse. One woman...
by Yvonne Ortega | Jul 16, 2018 | Forgiveness, Grief
A sexual predator in the Christian community causes heartache. Dr. Dennis Hensley, formerly a professor at Taylor University, was suspended with immediate effect for sexual misconduct. Taylor University’s statement on their website on July 12, 2018, said, “Recently we...
