Road Widow

A few months ago I wrote a blog about being a resource for musician's wives.  I am definitely not an expert on the subject.  My husband has been touring with his band for only two years.  I think that if someone like Steven Tyler had a steady, faithful wife all those years of touring with Aerosmith I'd much rather read what SHE has to say about being the wife of a musician.  But, surprisingly (or maybe, not so surprisingly) not many of those big rockstars seem to have lasting relationships.  I can think of one.....Sharon Osbourne.  Has she written a book?  I think she toured with Ozzy and most wives dont do that so I dont want to read her book... if she has one.... I digress....

I found a resource!  Hallelujah!  It is called Road Widows.

• Road Widow (n.) A person whose spouse or significant other is a touring musician, crew member or artist. Sometimes irrational and emotional, but always supportive.

I would like to add another type of "Road Widow" to the list:  Railroader's Wives.  I've known my friend, Amanda, since high school.  She married her husband, a railroader,  less than 2 years ago in Las Vegas.  Sometimes I'll complain about my husband being gone and Amanda always keeps me in check.  Working for the railroad is so much more complicated than Dan's touring schedule.  They'll bring him out to Pasco, WA for a job and she wont know when he's coming back.  He's gone for 2 - 3 days, home for a couple days, back and forth, back and forth.  She often doesn't know if he'll be in town for a wedding or a holiday. She is true road widow!  And a strong one, at that.

© LMR Photography: Amanda and hubby at their wedding, April 2010, Las Vegas

For all you ladies out there who have traveling hubbies - get on the Road Widow blog, read my blog, email me, call me.  It's tough but it's our reality.  YOU CAN DO IT!