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SOUL
MATE
Twenty
four years ago after two divorces and many lessons
that needed to be learned, I met my soul mate – a
man who came in the least unlikely package. He was 20
years older, lived his life in a wheelchair, and was
of a different religion. Many would not have even
looked passing judgment that this was not an avenue to
pursue.
Remember
the old saying – never judge a book by its cover?
Well I am here to share this very wise
statement and to remind you to never judge a person or
situation by the outside only.
I
married this man and had the most amazing life. We did
not have children, yet he gave me the children I never
had – nieces and nephews and great nieces and
nephews – 11 in all! He gave
me family, he gave me support, he gave me courage, he
gave me understanding and love, and he gave me
laughter. Most of all he gave me memories that will
live in my heart forever!
As
I grew as a person, I learned to see obstacles as
challenges that make us better, to always do the right
thing, to maintain a sense of humor, to know that as
long as I do my best good things will happen, and to
always count the blessings especially the simple
ones…
My
wonderful soul mate passed away in June 2006
surrounded by our family after a long battle with
cancer. I know he is in a better place…yet a piece
of my soul went with him as his soul went on a new
journey…but I also kept a piece of his soul in my
heart to build memories to last a lifetime.
Below
is the Christmas gift I shared with him in December
2004 shortly after he was
diagnosed with liver cancer.
MY
GIFT
For
22 years we have shared our lives and developed a love
for each other that is special in every way.
We
have gone through both good and not so good times –
all the while growing closer and developing a bond
that cannot be broken.
You allowed me to grow and become the person I
was meant to be with your constant strength,
encouragement and support.
As we face our greatest challenge we have become
closer than ever before taking our connection to an
all time high!
The only gift I can give you now and
forever is
“My
Heart”
Know
that I will never have a love like ours.
We
are soul mates until eternity.
I Will Love You Forever…
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