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Gender: Female
Status: Widowed
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Religion: Christian/Protestant
Location:
Las Vegas, Nevada
United States
School:
Stephen F. Austin State University
Sam Houston State University- M.Ed Touro University in Vegas
Work:
I am the founder of Never Alone International for widows and widowers traveling or not. All my work is volunteer. I am also a retired teacher and writer. My official title is Active Seniors Travel Examiner for Examiner.com The travel agency is basically for me to use for my own discounts for family, etc
Hometown(s):
Houston,TX
Deer Park, TX
Madisonville,TX
Grand Prairie, TX
McKinny, TX and finally Las Vegas, NV
Quote:
God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind.2 Timothy 1:7 For Eye has not seen nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things that God has prepared for those who love Him. 1 Corinthinans 2:9

About Me

"Who am I? That is a huge thing to write about, since I am not the typical woman. I am a Christian with a very strong faith in God. I am a widow since March 5th ,2009, but I am committed to living each day to the fullest, with no regrets! " My main focus lately is building connections with our widows and widowers in the group Never Alone International at www.neveraloneinternational.com and on this website under grief & loss. Active Seniors Travel Examiner: Sharon A. Newton, M.Ed. I have a passion for travel and a love of people. I am an active member of ITWPA (International Travel Writers & Photographers Alliance and American Writers & Artists Inc. (AWAI). I am retired teacher from with over 30 years experience in the public school system. I also taught Psychology at San Jacinto Jr. College in Texas

Interests:
I love the water and it doesn't matter if it is a lake or the ocean. My favorite places are around beaches anywhere in the world. I love laughing, making new friends, snorkeling, Movies, dining, swimming, dancing (although a little rusty), travel, especially on cruise ships, meeting new people, writing articles about the places I go, photography, reading and ministering to others. I love seeing people in my group become friends. It makes my heart so happy to bring others joy!

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I am so glad that things do not ever stay the way they are. As time goes on and I am able to connect with loving , caring, intelligent friends, my pain of loss is beginning to diminish. I know that my late hubby is in a better place and I know he wanted me to go on with life and not just exist. Talking with others in the groups, whether they are widowed, divorced or have been single for years, I find that we are all the same. We are lonely and longing for that love of our life again. Wanting to be held and feel that closeness is universal. Being able to discuss things in a nonthreatening environment has sure helped me a lot. The more I listen to others and talk to you , the better I feel. I still have bouts with tears, but it is not quite so overpowereing any more, thanks to you! 

 Lots of love & hugs to you & yours,

Sharon

Added: June 18, 2009
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CACTUSDAR says:
Posted: January 30, 2010 7:12AM EST
Travelwriter says:

You are such a "sweetheart" to think of me!
Lots of love & hugs,
Sharon
Posted: January 30, 2010 8:31PM EST
BARBO48 says:

I THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE ACCEPTANCE I AM HANDLING THINGS TOTALLY ALONE AND ITS HARD AFTER 42 YRS I JUST MISS HIM SO MUCH ... WE DID EVERYTHING TOGETHER,,,, I LOVE WALKS IN THE RAIN AND DANCING IN THE KITCHEN WE USE TO LAY ON THE FLOOR IN THE DARK WITH 2 PILLOWS WATCHING TV EVERY DAY .... OUR FRIENDS WOULD COME AND SAY YEP THATS BARB & GARY THEN I WOULD GO TO WORK @ 11 PM AND HE WOULD GO TO BED,,, WE TRAVELED ALOT ... WE RODE OUR MOTORCYCLES ALWAYS HAD 2 CARS AND 1 CYCLE ,,, HE LOVED RIDING AS I DID // THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE FOR WELCOMING ME IN TO YOU LIVES A LITTLE . BARB
Posted: January 29, 2010 2:14PM EST
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