Today is a sad day for me. One year ago today my beloved wife, Sue, passed away. She had been sick and hospitalized for about 8 months. We had 18 years together. Eighteen years of loving, laughing, struggling, fighting and making up. We travelled together and even worked together. Eighteen years of memories.
To be honest, this is a new experience for me. I have lost parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles but I have never been a widower. I have never lost someone that I lived with for so long and invested so much love and energy in. And yes, it does hurt!
I've had people tell me that time heals all. I've even had people tell me that I need to move on, get back in the saddle again and find someone new. The problem is that these people have never lost a husband or wife so they really don't have any experiences to draw on.
I loved my wife dearly and deeply and, I believe, in her own way, she loved me. I am left with the wonderful memories, her seven cats and the wonderful things she created. That's more than any person should ever be allowed to have in one life time.
Love you, Sue. Miss you, Sue and where ever you are in the universe, one day I will find you. And we will laugh again and love again!!