sad day...

Today I was told that someone I have known for a long time passed away. He was a long time member in the center where I work, and I often spoke with him, joked around with him and his wife. I knew he was in palliative care only recently and I did not have a chance to say goodbye. I was asked to create the memorial card for his service on Tuesday. I wanted to share the card that he gave to his wife this year. It has touched me deeply - what he wrote. I will always think of Ron as an example of someone who knew life could be hard sometimes, but what truly matters is finding and always seeing the beauty in the people that he loved most.

Until we meet again, Ron.

xo
la
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For My Beautiful Wife



Dear Joan,

The first time I saw you,

      I somehow knew

you’d be important in my life.

In my eyes, you were beautiful

in so many ways,

    there was no doubt

     that I wanted to spend forever

          with you.

 

And when we got married,

things were every bit as good

as I’d hoped.

 

I didn’t want anything to change.

But…life is full of changes,

and not every day can be paradise.

 

Together we’ve faced reality,

the day-to-day “bumps in the road”

that test every couple’s patience.

I’ve seen you in many challenging situations,

and the miracle is…
you’re even more beautiful

  than I thought possible.

 

Not only are you the woman of my dreams,

But you’re also my best friend,

and as time passes,

I fall more deeply in love with you.

 

Love & Best Wishes

Very Truly Yours

Love Ron

XOXOXO