A dear friend recently shared a poignant story with me, one that touched the depths of my soul. It’s a tale of love, loss, and the profound wisdom that emerges from enduring companionship.
Allow me to share this moving narrative, a testament to the unbreakable bond forged over 55 years of marriage, and the profound lessons it imparts about the essence of true love.
A Father’s Testament to True Love
“My parents were married for 55 years. One morning, my mom was going downstairs to make dad breakfast, she had a heart attack and fell. My father picked her up as best he could and almost dragged her into the truck. At full speed, without respecting traffic lights, he drove her to the hospital.
When he arrived, unfortunately, she was no longer with us.
During the funeral, my father did not speak; his gaze was lost. He hardly cried.
That night, his children joined him. In an atmosphere of pain and nostalgia, we remembered beautiful anecdotes and he asked my brother, a theologian, to tell him where Mom would be at that moment. My brother began to talk about life after death, and guesses as to how and where she would be.
My father listened carefully. Suddenly he asked us to take him to the cemetery.
Dad!” we replied, “it’s 11 at night, we can’t go to the cemetery right now!”
He raised his voice, and with a glazed look he said:
“Don’t argue with me, please don’t argue with the man who just lost his wife of 55 years.”
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There was a moment of respectful silence, we didn’t argue anymore. We went to the cemetery, we asked the night watchman for permission. With a flashlight, we reached the tomb. My father caressed her, prayed, and told his children, who watched the scene moved:
“It was 55 years… you know? No one can talk about true love if they have no idea what it’s like to share life with a woman.”
He paused and wiped his face. “She and I, we were together in that crisis. I changed jobs …” he continued. “We packed up when we sold the house and moved out of town. We shared the joy of seeing our children finish their careers, we mourned the departure of loved ones side by side, we prayed together in the waiting room of some hospitals, we support each other in pain, we hug each Christmas, and we forgive our mistakes…
Children, now it’s gone, and I’m happy, do you know why?
Because she left before me. She didn’t have to go through the agony and pain of burying me, of being left alone after my departure. I will be the one to go through that, and I thank God. I love her so much that I wouldn’t have liked her to suffer…”
When my father finished speaking, my brothers and I had tears streaming down our faces. We hugged him, and he comforted us, “It’s okay, we can go home, it’s been a good day.”
That night I understood what true love is; It is far from romanticism, it does not have much to do with eroticism, or with s3x, rather it is linked to work, to complement, to care and, above all, to the true love that two really committed people profess “.
Peace in your hearts.
Love and Light.”
As my friend shared this heart-wrenching story, I couldn’t help but feel the weight of his father’s love and devotion. It’s a reminder that true love isn’t just about the grand gestures or the romantic moments; it’s found in the everyday sacrifices, the unwavering support, and the shared journey through life’s highs and lows.
May we all strive to cherish and nurture such love in our own lives, understanding that it’s not always easy or glamorous, but it’s profoundly beautiful in its depth and sincerity.
Let’s honor those who have loved fiercely and selflessly, like my friend’s father, and may their stories inspire us to love with all our hearts, to cherish every moment, and to find solace in the enduring bond that transcends even death.
In the midst of life’s trials and tribulations, may we hold onto the profound truth that love, in its purest form, is a beacon of hope, a source of strength, and a guiding light through the darkest of nights. May peace reside in our hearts, and may love and light illuminate our paths always.
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