They were married for half a century. Inseparable all these years, they had their share of ups and downs. They went through the loss of a son; they also had the joy of seeing their grandchildren marry the loves of their lives. He loved her with all his heart. He look at her with tenderness, and he had the most wonderful smiles.
He lit up the world around him. If you had been near him, your day would just be full of sunshine and happiness, no matter what the weather was like. I had been one of the many, many lucky ones whose lives he had touched and made better. I had been around him on different occasions - graduation, wedding (my own), and other visits. I cannot think of any couple who was happier or complemented each other any better.
They have been grandparent figures to us. Hubby and his sisters lost their grandparents early. But when they were growing up, they had the joy of having them nearby. I could understand how blessed they were when Hubby and I got married. I gained a new set of wonderful grandparents too.
I am so glad I got to know him. Although we could no longer spend time together on this earth, I look forward to the day when I could see him again in heaven. For now, I will cherish the memories and remember what Helen Keller once wrote -
What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.
