The Disc Golf Widow

The Disc Golf Widow Widowed three times...by the same man. Finishing our dream disc golf course & resort with love, humor, and stubborn hope.

A haven for disc golfers—and the partners who love them. Come for the healing, stay while they throw plastic.

We’re building a disc golf course at Iron Road Resort & Recreation—using Dustin’s original layout as our starting point....
02/13/2026

We’re building a disc golf course at Iron Road Resort & Recreation—using Dustin’s original layout as our starting point.
I’ll be honest: I’m a novice player, and I’ve been told the current design could be stronger. That matters to me. This course should be something special—and done right.
So I’m asking the disc golf community for help.
If you’re a player or designer, tell me:
• Your favorite hole you’ve ever played
• A hole style you love
• A course that left an impression—and why
Drop it in the comments or DM me. I’m researching, listening, and building with intention—and I want this to be a course players remember.
If you know someone whose opinion matters here, please share this with them.

Bringing Big Deck Energy --You know it’s perfect when it's bigger than the house. Sneak Peak: Today we put in the deck—m...
02/06/2026

Bringing Big Deck Energy
--You know it’s perfect when it's bigger than the house.

Sneak Peak: Today we put in the deck—mostly—and it’s a milestone a full year in the making. One more solid step toward a dream DA and I talked about endlessly. He would be SO excited to see this coming together.

We are thisssssss close to being ready for guests (said in the highest-pitched excited voice)!!

Huge thanks to Allen Marrow at Big A Dirt Works for helping me to keep building anyway.

One board, one dream, one stubborn widow at a time.

I love you, baby!!
— The Disc Golf Widow

02/05/2026

This was supposed to be our dream.
Now it’s becoming something new.

This is the beginning.

— The Disc Golf Widow

We’ve been stuck inside for two days, and these wild animals—me included—needed out. What started as a quiet walk in the...
01/26/2026

We’ve been stuck inside for two days, and these wild animals—me included—needed out. What started as a quiet walk in the snow with my old lady ended with the cat turning it into a full-contact sport. I swear she’s channeling my energy lately: cold, crazy-eyed, and ready to jump on any feeling that walks by.

Missing you today, baby. You’d be laughing your butt off at your spicy.

&Recreation

01/20/2026

Cold as ice out here, but the sunset still burned bright. Thanks for the tiny joy today, my love.

I miss you, baby!!!
—The Disc Golf Widow

⚠️ Warning: Graphic language + emotional whiplash ahead. Proceed like you’re approaching a water hazard—cautiously but c...
01/18/2026

⚠️ Warning: Graphic language + emotional whiplash ahead. Proceed like you’re approaching a water hazard—cautiously but committed. ⚠️

After a few weeks of hiding from the world like a feral woodland creature, I finally crawled out of my grief cave a few times and attempted to interact with humans. My friends and family have shown up every single day—checking on me, feeding me, and making sure I haven’t set anything important on fire. I’m so grateful… even if I look only slightly less feral today.

I also made a tiny bit of progress on the RV park dream. Met with a few folks who actually know what they’re doing (unlike me, who is currently winging life with the confidence of a toddler holding a flashlight). I shared my vision, braced for the “bless your heart,” and instead got real enthusiasm and encouragement. Phew…

And now… presenting this week’s MVP: Billy. This man listened, really listened, while I sobbed. There was snot -so much-And yet… he did NOT run, did NOT back away slowly, and did NOT fake a phone call (though he may have considered it). Billy, thank you for staying. You deserve great things, sir!

A friend also gave me “F**k Death” by Steve Case (highly recommend)! The introduction alone wrecked me, bawling like I was auditioning for ‘One Life to Live’, but it pushed me to ask: How am I ACTUALLY feeling?

Spoiler: I’m struggling. Like “trying to make major life decisions with the emotional capacity of a houseplant” struggling. This week forced me into a thousand heavy choices I did NOT feel ready for. The book doesn’t mention a self-pity stage, but it does say to say “F**k Death!” as often as needed.

So I am.
Loudly.
Repeatedly.

F**K DEATH.
10/10 therapeutic. Highly recommend.

Thank you all for loving me through this mess.

I miss you, baby!!! Here’s to our happy place!
—The Disc Golf Widow

Today we laid Dustin’s mom to rest. She’s been fighting for so long, and I’m grateful she’s finally at peace—resting in ...
01/09/2026

Today we laid Dustin’s mom to rest. She’s been fighting for so long, and I’m grateful she’s finally at peace—resting in heaven with Glenn.

Our family has had our fill of funerals. More than enough for one family, one lifetime. But I know Dustin is watching football with his parents, most likely arguing over plays and yelling at the refs like they can hear him. He always complained that it’s so hard to be a Dallas Cowboys fan.

Grief is heavy, but love is heavier. And somehow that’s what’s keeping us standing.

I miss you so much, baby!!

Something to feel good about today!! ❤️
01/06/2026

Something to feel good about today!! ❤️

01/06/2026

Big Rewards

I am so sick of my roller coaster emotions!!! After a week of crying at literally everything (and also at nothing at all...
01/06/2026

I am so sick of my roller coaster emotions!!! After a week of crying at literally everything (and also at nothing at all), today was a tiny bit better. Shelby headed home yesterday — but not before helping me hang the curtains in the cottage because she’s a strong, independent woman who don’t need nooooo man! 😂 She’s so talented and I’m grateful for her steady hands and steady heart.

I even felt a little proud of myself today. Only had one breakdown — when I found the gold-colored T-shirt I always hated stuffed in his disc golf bag. The grief hits in the weirdest places… even in ugly shirts.

Then I tackled Dustin’s office. Yes, cleaned it. Please read “cleaned” as: sorted through things that absolutely should not have been in an office. Check out this picture of the tools I found. Seriously, Arnold?!?! At least I know where all 3 hammers are now.
It was a small accomplishment, but right now? It feels huge.

One closet, one tear, one laugh at a time. I miss you, baby!! 😘

Seeing this smile this morning gutted me in the sweetest, hardest way.God, I ache to hold him. To feel his arms around m...
01/04/2026

Seeing this smile this morning gutted me in the sweetest, hardest way.

God, I ache to hold him. To feel his arms around me.

To see that grin in real life instead of through a screen.

Being a Disc Golf Widow means laughing (or crying—depends on the minute) at the chaos he left behind, celebrating all the wild memories, and still missing him with a depth I can’t even put into words.

But that smile… it reminds me why the ache is so big.

Because the love was bigger. ❤️

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Talihina, OK
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