We are so glad you stopped by to visit us online. Please browse our website to learn more about Widows Empowered Strengthened and I, Inc. (W.E.S. and I, Inc.). And when you're ready, feel free to call or stop by one of our regularly scheduled meetings (typically held at the Lucas County Reynolds Corners Branch). We'd love to meet you in person and spend some time showing you some sisterly love. As a surviving spouse, widow, many of us have been where you are and we look forward to helping you heal during this difficult journey.
We invite you to experience our circle of friendship and sisterhood...
Meet Our Founder and CEO: Mrs. Idell Watson
Welcome to “WES & I” – I’m so happy you’re here.
My name is Idell Watson – I had many wonderful years of marriage to the love of my life, Wesley J. Watson we were married in 1976. Our years together were filled with fun, travel, hosting & entertaining, family, and friends – all the things I still love to do. To our union we proudly have seven wonderful children, beautiful grand and great grandchildren. I have the world’s greatest mother, one brother, two sisters, and a host of nieces and nephews.
During my junior year at DeVilbiss High School, I became a Candy Striper. This was my first introduction to helping others, a passion that would continue through my life.
Reading Resources
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“Now What Do I Do?: Settling Your Spouse’s Estate – Organizing and Simplifying the Process” by Teresa M O’Brien
Are You Overwhelmed and Stuck While Settling Your Spouse’s Estate? Dealing with money issues after a spouse dies can be overwhelming. Now What Do I Do is a practical way…
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“Widow To Widow: Thoughtful, Practical Ideas For Rebuilding Your Life” by Genevieve Davis Ginsburg
From a widow and therapist, a guide to life after losing a husband, with reflections on grief and practical advice In this remarkably useful guide, widow, author, and therapist Genevieve…
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“Survival Handbook for Widows (and for relatives and friends who want to understand)” by Author Ruth Jean Loewinsohn
Offers practical advice and information on coping with the emotional, financial, and day-to-day difficulties of widowhood, describing the natural progression of shock, grief, and gradual recovery. Click to view…
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“Happily even after”
by Carole BrodyThe issues that surround the loss of a spouse are numerous and complex. A very small sampling of these issues include helping children cope with a parent’s death, re-entering the…
