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.
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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“Suddenly Alone”
by Ken and Donna WrightIf you were suddenly alone, could you wake up in the morning, operate effectively throughout the day as you performed the activities of daily living, retire self-assured at night, and…
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“On Your Own”
by Alexandra Armstrong, CFP, CMFC and Mary R. Donahue, PH.D.On Your Own Does Not Mean All Alone. In the completely updated and revised edition of this best-selling classic, the authors share the stories of four widows of different ages and…
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“Teach Your Wife How to Be a Widow”
by U.S. News & World Report (Money Management Library)This book is intended to help those men and women who are prepared to face up to the realities of life and death. It should prove of value to that…
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“The Widow’s Financial Survival Guide”
by Nancy DunnanFor recently widowed women, times are hard enough-without having to worry about money. Unfortunately, many women are left in financial chaos after a spouse’s death-and become vulnerable to costly mistakes…