[OFB Cafe] Well, Where Is Everyone?

[Fred A. Miller]

saki wrote:
> 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.

Her birth month is the same as mine..........

> 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.

That's terrible, but it was the best for her....at home with you and at 
peace.

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

As I would be.

> 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.

Yes.....quite right! Judy and I knew each other during high school, and 
have been married over 40 yrs., so I do understand how you feel.

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

Ahhh........good!!

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

That's what brothers in the faith are for.....in part.

Blessings, brother.

Fred

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