When Virginia Ferrigno's husband, Bill, died, she wondered if her life was over, too. For 61 years, he was her everything. Anyone who's suffered the loss of a spouse knows all too well how painful it is. Virginia offers an optimistic lesson on what it takes to go on.
Find out what has given this dynamic 90-year-old a new lease on life.
Also, check out our previous story on Virginia:
-- Whacking Away at All Obstacles
Fore more stories like this, check out:
-- Unforgettable Characters channel
-- Longevity channel
-- Marriage channel
-- Centenarian Project
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bigskinnygirl
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Posted 5:51 pm August 5th, 2009You have a beautiful life. I hope that you are journaling it. If you haven't, may I encourage you to start? You are already living proof that it's never too late to try. Even if it is just a few "feel good" moments or life lessons learned each day, captured each one, and place it on paper, before you go to bed.
Janice
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Posted 10:16 pm August 2nd, 2009What abeautiful & touching story !!
Sassy
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Posted 1:08 pm August 2nd, 2009What A wonderful story!
Virginia were you and Bill a member of St Margaret Mary's Church?
From the pictures of Bill that the video shows he sure looks like the sweet man that once was my mothers and my hero.
A man resembeling Bill use to deliver food,and things to my mom and I from the church back in the 60's and 70's.
If it wasn't Bill than he had a twin or look alike.
I admire you for going on to lead such a good life after Bill's passing.
It is not easy going on after so many wonderful years with a man.
If that was your Bill that I knew check out my blog on The Charity Family and read how he and the church helped in my life.
Once again Growing Bolder you brought us another heart warming story.
Sassy
Sherry T.
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Posted 9:33 pm July 28th, 2009Hi Virginia,
I was so thrilled to see you here on the internet. I feel so honored to have you as my friend. Tom and I watched your video with awe and wonder. Just sorry we didn't see you dance! You are amazing!
Love you, my dear friend! Keep on Biking!
Patti Penn
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Posted 6:22 pm July 26th, 2009Hi Virginia: I could share your pain as you told about your undying love for your husband. I lost my Ted after 49 years of marriage very tragically sixteen months ago.
I met him when I was 15, dated him when I ws 17, married him when I was 18 and we had our first of three children when I was 19.
Although physcially inactive for many years because of multiple health problems, I was so very active up until then. I mourn him everyday of my life and I shall love him through eternity.
I was already writing to soldiers through Soldier's Angels and wrote to 1,l50 soldiers in a little over two years - anyone who can type or hold a pen can do this. They need our love and support so much.
Google "Soldier's Angels" and see all the things that people can do to help.
They ask for so little and give so much. A year after Ted died, I started writing for an online newspaper called Examiner.com. This is not a blog; but a real newspaper. I spend 6 - 8 or even more hours a day researching and writing for my web page. You can find me by simply typing Atlanta Faith and Family or on this site http://www.examiner.com/x-7462-Atlanta-Faith--Family-Examiner Stay a while and browse a bit. I have written 67 articles in about three months.
I write about a lot of different subjects but always about faith and family. My mother who is 88 and in poor health was very active all her life and she says now all she can do is sit and pray for people and our nation. Wow! What a great job she has. As long as you are not in a coma, you can do something - even pray.
You didn't say if you had children or not - believe me they and 12 grandchildren will wear you out in a hurry.
David Akin's Band has a new song called, "Good Tired." You can listen to it at -
http://www.theakinsonline.com/homeset.htm
We hear a lot about seniors being thrown in the dump in regards to healthcare - they are the ones with the wisdom and common sense - it would do the president well to have a few on his staff, huh?
God bless you Virginia and may you have many more wonderful years of "having fun" and being an inspiration to others.
Don't know what happened to the font - it has a mind of its own, I guess.
linda k
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Posted 9:24 pm July 25th, 2009Virginia,
What a beautiful and heart warming story. It inspires all of us.
Joanie
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Posted 9:08 pm July 24th, 2009I just watched your video Virginia and you've inspired me to get moving! My dear husband of 50 years died a year ago May and I've been thinking I'll never get over this but I know that I will because he'll always be in my heart. I miss him terribly but I know that I'll see him again in Heaven. I've been moping around a lot and just can't get motivated to do anything! I am looking for some work to do at home because I do need some extra money but that's been hard to do because of the economy. If you can do what you've done with your life after your dear husband passed away, then I can surely try to get my act together and do the same. Thank you for your story and this makes me happy that I've joined GrowingBolder. God has helped you in your life and I know He has a plan for me too. God bless you!
My GenChan
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Posted 7:17 pm July 23rd, 2009Wow! What a wonderful woman. She had the mental strength to break through her pain and fear. You can see from this video the young woman with vigor and that's why her husband fell in love with her. HE would be very proud of her (I'm sure he is!). My parents have been married 69 years and I worry about my Mom when my Dad goes. I'm trying to save this link so I can use it when the time is right. Thank you Virginia.
Kathy Tarochione
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Posted 7:12 pm July 23rd, 2009Oh Virginia, I can feel your love. Thank you for sharing.
luvvingranny1
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Posted 12:32 pm July 23rd, 2009Thank you, Virginia...I was just sitting here feeling sorry for myself...today would have been my wedding anniversary of 54 years...the love of my life passed away 3 years ago, Aug. 24th, 2006...I miss him so much...your story is an inspiration to help me get up and get back to living...thanks...JGB
Jackie (JCB)
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Posted 11:04 am July 23rd, 2009THANK YOU, VIRGINIA!! There's life to be lived and you have helped pull me from the depth of despair. Shame on me, a healthy 74 yr.-old who was beginning to think "It's over". You must have heard me calling to you. Such an inspiration for all. I am so glad that you had those wonderful years with your husband, and he with you. YOU, Virginia, just gave me a push and a role-model.
JCB
deeni
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Posted 10:44 am July 23rd, 2009This was just the most inspiring shared experience I have ever read. I LOVE that Virginia, and listening to her confirms to me that I also am going forward in a healthy and good way, using similar thinking and beliefs. It is GOOD to see another person succeeding in a way I am doing, and helps to know I am doing the right thing too. We are not alone. This job of moving ahead CAN be accomplished!
deeni
Marc Middleton
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Posted 9:16 am July 23rd, 2009Nicely done Bill and Jason! This is my new favorite video. What a thrill it is to work for a company that produces this quality of work every day. What an honor it is to be able to share these kinds of stories and recognize men and women like Virginia.