At the symphony today I talked to a very sweet older lady. I asked her if she had thought about seeing some concerts this year. She said "that sounds very nice but my husband passed away July 31. Not only was he my husband and best friend but he was my driver too. Maybe sometime if I see something I want to go to one of my boys will take me, but not right now."
I know these things are part of the circle of life and they must have had a great life together for her to say what she said and so sweetly, but it just about broke my heart.
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Love consists in this, that two solitudes protect and touch and greet each other.
- Rainer Maria Rilke
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