June 18 would be our 53rd Anniversary

[Marthe48]

In my own way, I will observe the date, even if my husband passed a few months short of our 46th. I was thinking of the ways my husband and our marriage made my life a lot different and better. I live with good memories. Love never dies.
I don't have to consciously recall a certain moment. As I work around the house, random memories come to mind, so the past is never far away. I am doing okay on my own, but I never feel really alone. I'm not living a half-life. Part of my process of grieving has been a realization that people on this side of the veil love me and need me present, so I make sure they know I love them and need them.
In many ways, I am still married to my husband, even if he is not physically present. We will meet by the moon someday.

[question everything]

1. What a wonderful tribute

[50 Shades Of Blue]

2. What a beautiful tribute!

[3catwoman3]

3. How very moving your words are.

[Duncanpup]

4. I understand you and hugs.

I’m still married also and will meet again as well.

[Marthe48]

6. Your loss is still fresh

We are part of a club no one wants to join.

[Duncanpup]

7. It's a burden we can't shake.

No amount of grieving can carry our weight of loss.

[Marthe48]

9. I'm glad you have your kids and dogs and work

The kids are of the age to keep you busy. The dogs are hilarious. And you make your work interesting, for sure

[IA8IT]

5. Weeding flowers this morning and noticed a daylily flower pod on the ground.

Clear as day I heard her voice again "Did you see what you did?" Her flower beds are full of memories.

Married 36 gone for 8 and still very much attached.

Thank You for sharing your wonderful story.

[Marthe48]

8. Oh, the little things

I like when something like that happens. Sometimes a flower is not just a flower

[Oopsie Daisy]

10. After my father passed, my mother continued to celebrate their marriage.

Even after his death, she always considered herself married. And even though he wasn't with her physically, he was always in her heart.

You're right: LOVE NEVER DIES!

I hope today is filled with many warm and happy memories and that they bring you comfort and a smile.

[49jim]

11. Bereavement continues

Your post reminded me that June 12th would have been our 53rd anniversary. I lost my wife to colon cancer November 15, 2022. We were together for 55 years. We met when she was 16 and I was 17 in high school. We had two wonderful sons/fathers and four beautiful grandchildren. They keep me going and remind me of the life we had together.
I thought that I’d think about the anniversary quietly…..my sister sent me a text ( she was 8 years old at the wedding).
Thank you for the post it gave me an opportunity to share this and move me forward in my grieving process.

[Marthe48]

12. I'm sorry for your loss

If i mention my husband, I'm honoring his memory and remembering the time we had. I like to include him, if it is appropriate to the conversation. It helps me and I think sometimes helps our loved ones, who won't forget what a good Dad, brother, friend, cousin and neighbor he was.

[StarryNite]

13. Be aware...

"Be aware that you are pure consciousness. You are not lonely or lost or abandoned. You are one with all of Life." ~Louise L. Hay

[airplaneman]

14. I like the saying

You actually have two deaths: The day you die and the day the last person that knew you also dies. So you really do keep him alive by remembering.
-Airplane

[calimary]

15. That's a good way to look at it.

Thanks, airplaneman!

Keeping you in my thoughts today, Marthe48.

[Marthe48]

16. Thank you

I'm doing good. And I hope everyone who misses a loved one is doing okay, too.

[Marthe48]

17. I read a short story many years ago

I think the title is: :'But for this' It is about this sentiment.

I think it is in one of the short story collections I have from my parents' home library.

Thank you.

[ZZenith]

18. Love is stronger than Death.

Of that I am certain.