They tell us that there are over 3 million widowers in the US at any given time. They also tell us that over 400,000 men per year become widowers in the US. Every year. Why are widowers, whether recently widowed or being a long time in that condition, so under served and under appreciated and not cared for in general?
We assume that men do not need help. That men are strong physically, mentally, and emotionally. That men are problem solvers. That is why when asked how they are doing, they always reply, fine.
Even the Bible is silent about widowers. It has plenty to say about widows and how to minister to them. But nothing is said about widowers.
I guess we men who are in this condition just need to cowboy up and deal with life as it is and leave all of the crying and slobbering to the widows. Unless the statistics also tell us how many widows there are for every widower and they give us some advice on how to bring these two lonely groups together.
Just saying.
One final thought. Do not put a married man or married woman in charge of ministering to older single people. Only those who are there know what we need.
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