thank you for sharing this beautiful insite on losing a loved one.. my SIL lost her hubby when she was early 50s. he was in his 60s and with a known bad heart. no treatment as he was stronger than any one on earth,, apparently... he has been gone for 24 years... she is still suffering her loss. all family gave her prmission after 5 years to seek another partner.. as she had much love to give.. she just cannot be joyful in life at all.. it is so sad to see as she has wasted her life alone. she has a son who had 2 children and did put some time ( limited as didnt want to be abused.). she acts like the martyr.. yes this is the life she has chosen.. but i have to wonder why she couldnt go on.. he left her well off.. she hasnt even used any of it.. with the stock market pending a severe down trend she will realise she now has nothing.. does she really thinl hes going to walk thru the door?? or is she waiting for the door to heaven?? i wonder......... i will send this to her