Actually, fw, what you say brings to mind a conversation I had with a long time friend of mine just last night. Friday was the 1 year anniversary of her husband's death. She too felt that he treated her like a princess. They were soulmates in the storybook sense. For so many reasons the timing of his passing was way too soon, and not just because of their ages, but she has absolutely no regrets because of they way they chose to live their lives together. Since his passing, instead of sitting around feeling sorry for herself she has made it her mission not only to be there for others who have lost their spouses but for all of us who haven't. And what I mean by that is she is stepping out to encourage us to not squander the opportunity in front of us and to love to the fullest, even if it means starting back at square one if we're struggling in that area. I am NOTHING but in awe of her. She constantly thanks me for being there for her and I keep saying, "are you kidding?.....ditto!!".
I'm truly NOTHING but blessed by many of the people in my life and she is at the top of that long list. I'm hoping one day she may end up in The Villages too.......it seems it could be a possibility.
