Gone - But Never Forgotten!

Today would have been my dear Bruno's Birthday. Until 2003 I always went and laid some of his favourite crysanthemums on his grave and sat quietly with him for a while. But now I'm over here that is no longer possible. But out of sight will never mean out of mind. We would have celebrated our 40th anniversary this year.....

They say time heals the pain - well yes it does - but it can never heal the sense of loss when you no longer have a loved one to talk to. Those quiet moments at the end of perhaps a busy day when you can finally relax together and talk about not only what you have done. But what you wished you hadn't done. Or how you may have done things differently if given the chance again. It was also the time when dreams could be shared - dreams for your child, or for your loved one.... or even dreams for a better world. The important thing was always that 'my loved one' was with me!

That is no longer the case, and hasn't been for over 21 years. The void that is left is, on days like today, excruciatingly painful. But it will pass - I know that..... But the mind's picture of him will remain with me forever. Our love was too strong to have it any other way!

posted by Carole B @ 4:49 PM