I know Richard would want me to be happy. How do I know this? Besides knowing him as well as I do, I also know how I would feel if I had died first.

I would want first and foremost for him to be happy and healthy! Then I would want him to live his best life. Last I would want him to be available, “here” for our girls.

Some days are more difficult than others but each day I seek happiness and joy. I have found journaling all of the things/people that I’m grateful for helps. One of the things I’m most grateful for is the life Richard and I built together over the past almost 40 years. I will strive to continue on a path that honors this.