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Going Postal

May 9, 2017 by Mike Welker Leave a Comment

It’s been cold, rainy, and just plain miserable for the past two weeks.  The brief respite prior to our Texas trip, where it was summerlike for a few days did nothing but remind me that May in Ohio is fickle.  You can be sitting outside, sipping a cold beer in the sun one day, and the next, you’re protecting plants from frost and bundling up…

Filed Under: Widowed, Widowed Parenting, Widowed Therapy Tagged With: Excuses, Nature, Hiking, Work, Avoidance, Outdoors, Silver Lining, Weather, widower, Mike Welker, widower with children

Walking Alone

September 20, 2016 by Mike Welker Leave a Comment

“The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness – John Muir” Over rolling hills and through meadows full of goldenrod, studded with purple asters, I took a walk yesterday.  It is almostautumn here in Ohio; officially just a few days away.  My favorite season.is quickly approaching.  So too was it Megan’s favorite season.

Filed Under: Widowed, Widowed Parenting, Widowed and New Love, Widowed Therapy Tagged With: widower, Mike Welker, widower with children, Nature, Hiking, second chapters, Outdoors, Alone, Better Fits

A Walk in the Woods

August 31, 2015 by Mike Welker Leave a Comment

Prior to losing Megan, I was an avid backpacker.  5 or 6 times a year, I would meticulously plan a trip to the mountains over a weekend, and disappear for a few days.  No cell phone service, no emails, no TV, no distractions.  I am at my most calm and reflective while I am in nature.      It was a way to recharge my batteries and spend time…

Filed Under: Widowed, Widowed Parenting, Widowed Memories, Widowed Therapy Tagged With: Camping, Inner Child, widower, Mike Welker, widower with children, remembering, Nature, Hiking, meditation, Outdoors

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