Thank you.
First for your compassion. It was something we never saw coming.
It is a DID NOT HAVE TO HAPPEN.
Although we have been together 16 years, in our mid -50's, we looked forward to st least 16 more.
Yes. I have wonderful memories. It is those memories we never built, the experiences we will now, NEVER, have.
It is the overpowering absence.
Those are hurtful.
Secondly, thank you for the summary. It has been a long time in the making, and I would truly appreciate a parabolic move .