I was listening to a Facebook Live with Tom Z. this week and a listener wrote that since her husband’s death, she had fallen in love with him all over again. I thought this was profound! When Richard was here physically, we were like many other couples – busy, tired, stressed, etc. We rarely took time to think about how blessed we were to have the relationship that we did or to be intentional in showing gratitude for the life we built. That’s not to say we didn’t love each other – we definitely did. But life got in the way of realizing and fully appreciating what we had (and still have). Since Richard’s death, I have a greater appreciation for our relationship and the life we built together. I am eternally grateful for the fun we had, the crazy times, the laughter, and the memories.

I have chosen to believe that death does not end my relationship with Richard. I continue to include him in my daily life. I talk about him. Sometimes I talk to him or write to him. I laugh about things he said it did. If you know Richard, you know there is no shortage in things that he did or said to make you laugh. I find comfort in all of this.

If your significant other is with you physically, take time to talk, laugh, sit together. Try to enjoy each other without the stress of life weighing your relationships down.