[OFB Cafe] Well, Where Is Everyone?

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Fred A. Miller wrote:

> When did you wife die, my friend? I wasn't aware that you were widowed?!
> 

Seven years ago next month. She had just turned fifty in that June, and 
we were spending a holiday at home, doing some building/re-structuring 
work on our house.

The mitral valve in her heart failed, and she died in her sleep. I'd got 
up, thinking she was still asleep, and carried on working. I was only 
when I took her a cup of coffee I discovered how wrong I was.

I was pleased that she passed so peacefully, but I was (and still am) 
devastated by the loss.

We had known each other for thirty years, were engaged six weeks after 
meeting, and married for twenty-seven.

Someone told me that that was a long time, but it wasn't- it would 
always have been too short.

But I still am aware of her presence in my life, and also have our two 
children, so have been blessed.

Thank you and Tim both for your concern- I do appreciate it.

Terence