The man and his beloved had a story - a love story, and it lasted twenty years.
So the man's beloved honours the anniversary of his passing by writing something each year and carefully places the writing in its special place. Some things the man's beloved will share, others she does not. The man's beloved is very fortunate and blessed as those who love her, let her be how she must be at any time, but in particular on September 16 each year. She will go about her daily business on this day and pause, and gently close her eyes and remember - she will remember their love story; and the hard and difficult times, and the happy and good times and then fiercely she will hold all of it tightly to her, lest the memories ever fade, ever dim, even the tiniest little bit.
I will go now and bring in all of the dogs bedding - it is wash day.
I won't forget to empty the vacuum cleaner, or put the rugs back down or start dinner.
I will return to the present and embrace and celebrate - life. My new but different life. My life.
But just for one more indulgent time I will gently close my eyes .... and remember, all over again.
Goodnight sweetheart - goodnight.
.jpg)
Rose?
ReplyDeleteI don't even know what to say. I didn't realise somehow, or maybe I missed it. A big virtual hug is all I can give you X
ReplyDeleteA fine, rich, loving memorial. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness Rose, that is so beautiful. <3 :)
ReplyDeleteHello Rose:
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautifully tender tribute.
How wonderful to have had a 20 year love story and how perfect to celebrate it as an anniversary each year in this quiet way. Perfect!
To have known love is a great gift but, as with all such wondrous things, the heartache when they are no longer there is beyond words. But, better that surely than never having loved at all.
On this very special day we hold you close in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
I just don't even know what to say Rose. A big, big hug. And thanks so much for sharing this with us. You've written it so beautiful. xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this with us, Rose.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could give you a big hug too. I feel honored to share just this little bit with you. What a way you've come.
As humans we are all so blessed to have love and companionship in our lives...it's just terrible that life does not last forever.
xo
A beautiful way to remember the man you loved.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute to the one you love (no past tense here because it's obvious from your writing that you still do). Time heals, and this sounds like part of the healing process.
ReplyDeleteThoughts, hugs and prayers headed your way.
Your post of death and life and remembering is very moving, Rose. Most of us would wish for such a love well remembered.
ReplyDeleteAnother big, huge virtual hug coming your way Rose, a very brave and beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteRose this is a beautiful way to remember a loved one. My heart goes out to you and I feel so blessed that you shared such a personal post with all of us. Our hearts never forget a loved one. Hugs to you from this Okie. Beautiful post Rose.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful love story.
ReplyDeleteIt is good that you can remember with love.
ReplyDeleteBless you and my very best wishes to you, dear Rose.
That was really very touching. Beautiful story!!
ReplyDeleteRose, such a beautiful tribute to a man who must have been very special to have captured your heart. We have so many questions to ask God when we get to heaven that my list is to long to carry and sometimes we have to question why, but one thing I do know as well as anyone, is that He never leaves us even in the toughest of times. I can't wait to meet your lovely man when we get to heaven! Much love to you, Cheri
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Ma, love you xx
ReplyDeleteTouching story.
ReplyDeleteI guess you'll know that this struck a chord with me Rose.
ReplyDeleteTen days ago would have been Peggy's 70th birthday.
Birthdays and wedding anniversaries are tough too. Jim you were solidly in my thoughts as yes I did know and realise and think of you.
DeleteOh, what a party Peggy would have had. It would have been my beloved's 70th next month.......
Outstanding post, Rose. Kind of tough being human sometimes..And some dates just burn themselves into our hearts and souls giving testimony to the individuals in our lives..
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog, touching tribute, made me cry it is 12:38 here in the pacific northwest..I am married nearly 40 years, if something would happen to my groom, I would be so devastated I could not write for many years, I would cry all the time, I would try to be brave but in reality I would be all alone only with our two sweet cats. One daughter grown who would never live here at all, your post reminded me to cherish each moment and day and hour with my groom, he is retired now and I make sure he gets fresh air, exercise, good food, rest and much happy thoughts and days, cherishing him for working so many many days,nights thru our nearly 40 years...May God hold you in his hand, bless you daily, shine his light to you and bring some love into your life daily.....
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Rose, what a lovely memorial i have never been able to write down in such a touching way about my husband; so it was emtional for me to read your post, from the same perspective. Beautiful and REAL. Thats how you come across to me, its a pleasure to make your bogisphere aquaintance.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciated your comment left on my blog, thank you. CC.
Very moving and touching homage, dear Rose! I have tears in my eyes...
ReplyDeleteA moving tribute to your beloved. It must be very hard to learn to live a life without him but you seem to be doing okay. Have you ever written the love story? It would be nice to read.
ReplyDelete