Today is one week since Alicia passed. I will never forget that day. I had been telling my brother that Alicia was waiting for something. All the family were there, I had told her it was okay, we would be fine. She was so weak, so tired I just wanted her to rest, to be at peace. I leaned close and told her that I loved her several times and she tried to answer me. I heard my brother ask the nurse what was happening and she said Alicia was trying to answer him. She had not spoke in almost two days. The nurse told me that she was going to move Alicia so I could lay down with her.As I laid down and stretched my arm across her chest I felt such peace and joy, its sooo hard to explain. As she exhaled I felt her leave, I didnt have to wait for her to inhale, I knew. From the time I laid down until I felt her leave was less than a minute. She waited for me, the love of my life let me know it was okay, she found peace and perfect love. I know this is hard to believe, but I know. She gave me something, as she has given others, something they cant explain. But that isnt strange to me, she gave of herself all her life, especially to those she loved. These are not words of a grieving husband,although I am. This is what happened one week ago and I will never forget it, and I know those who were there wont either. Such is the power of a love that has been purified by 37 years of marriage.
Posted on: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 23:10:58 +0000
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