The Widow Wore Red?

My Journey With Jesus, John, And ALS

How do you keep living when someone you love is dying?

How do you make the dying process a “normal” part of life? The Widow Wore Red? is a self-titled memoir that shares the heartbreak and humor in helping a husband finish well. Rachel Kerr Schneider provides insights into areas of life and death that many women may find themselves facing sooner rather than later.

Join Rachel as she makes this journey while raising young children, running the home, planning for an uncertain financial future, managing medical treatments, welcoming hospice, and accepting the help of supportive friends and relatives. It is challenging to remain Christ-like while living in a cloud of chaos. There’s never enough time… to breathe, to sleep, to eat, to relax, to pray or take a bath. But there’s plenty of time to suffer.

On a very personal level, Rachel shares how she accesses her reservoir of faith to cope with heartache, hopelessness, and hurt.

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People Say


The Widow Wore Red? has blessed me and my family because it helped remind me that when I’m in my darkest hour that God is a light that will always support, love, and encourage me. Rachel’s wisdeom wrapped in scripture helped get us through our scariest time.

“This story is a blessing. I was inspired by the depth of faith, hope, and love of Jesus that this woman has. Rachel’s experiences motivated me to clean up some of the loose ends in my own life while devoting more time to prayer. Bless you Rachel.”

"Rachel has to be one of the strongest women out there. The way that she handled these devastating life events, while in a cloud of chaos, was nothing short of a miracle. The Widow Wore Red? had me laughing and crying all at the same time and not many books have been able to do that."

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Walk with the Schneiders as they journey with Jesus. Step into a real-life story of heartbreak filled with hope of a life lived well. Experience how He delivers them in ways of wonder and amazement. 

Examine your expectations of life and death and come to realize why “The Widow Wore Red?”

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About the Author

Rachel Kerr Schneider is a devoted wife, mother, and YaYa whose life is marked by love and resilience.  Married for 24 years, she is the proud mother of two sons.

After being widowed at 49, she remarried and embraced her role as a bonus mom to four daughters.

A graduate of Cottey College (A.A.) and Southern Methodist University (B.A.), Rachel is passionate about travel, history, and lively conversations.

She enjoys hostessing, creating warm gatherings, and supporting local businesses.

Rachel’s vibrant spirit, love for family, and dedication to community define her inspiring and fulfilling life.

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