The Love of My Life Forever & Always!
Some may have noticed I have not been active on any of the platforms for a while. Many were aware that my wife was not in good health. I know I probably have not been able to inform everyone I should about the passing of the love of my life on January 17, 2023, after a long illness. Deborah, in many ways, was the strongest person I have known. She dealt with so much pain for many years. I am unsure if I could have handled what she did. It was difficult to see the progress of the pain she experienced over a 15-year period, but over the last 5 years I watched dementia get progressively worse.
We had 36 years together and survived many trials and tribulations in our life together, yet our love held us together. Although my heart aches, I am happy she is free from the suffering she endured all these years. She is now as free as the butterflies and hummingbirds she loved.
I am eternally grateful for everything she gave me, including a wonderful family. I know we will be together when it comes my time to pass.
The above photo was taken approximately six years ago when we could go on a real vacation for the first time since we were together. This cruise to Mexico made her so happy. Even though she was dealing with pain then, she did not let it show. The following year her medical conditions began to have a heavier impact on her. It got to the point where i closed down my business and stayed home to care for her and two disabled ladies she had been caring for. We had hoped to go on another cruise, but there was no way she could physically handle it.
I decided to write this short publication to let others know what was going on with me and to help in my healing. These years took their toll on me, and these past weeks have exhausted me. I will leave you with some photographs of roses she loved so much. I took these photos from flowers we received at her passing. I did an excellent job on these photos, especially the first rose. But, it was a pure chance they came out as they did.
I am still working, but now making plans to retire by the end of the year and early 2024. I will return to my photography and publish on some of the platforms. As the year progresses, I will try to do an update.
Our condolences to you and your family.
The Steemit Team
Thank you!
We don't know each other, but your post touched me. Probably the most beautiful possible declaration of love - beyond death. I am very sorry for your loss. But I understand it, similar to what you wrote, as redemption. That is something good, just like your beautiful memories...
Wir kennen uns nicht, aber Dein Post hat mich berührt. Die wohl schönste mögliche Liebeserklärung - über den Tod hinaus. Dein Verlust tut mir sehr leid. Ich verstehe es aber, ähnlich wie Du schreibst, als Erlösung. Das ist etwas Gutes, genau wie Deine schönen Erinnerungen...
Thank you very much. Today it has been two months since she passed. At times it isn't easy. Other times I hold to the fact that her years of enduring pain are over. It does not take away missing her, but there is gratitude.
Hermosa pareja. Que Dios los mantenga unidos en amor 😻
I am so sorry to hear about what happened to your wife, Mr. Cornell.
The name Deborah has a Hebrew origin and means worker like a bee, so when you walk through your garden of beautiful flowers and you see a worker bee, remember your brave and strong wife.
It is hard to lose a loved one and more if you lived with her 36 years, but you have to be strong, be brave and keep moving forward on this road called life.
You must be convinced to appreciate and delight in the generation of children and grandchildren that you and your wife built and with the hope that you mention between the lines of this publication, that someday you will see each other again.
I will pray for you today that God will give you peace and strength my friend Cornell.
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Thank you very much. I love what you say about walking through the garden...it definitely will bring memories of her to mind. She gave me an Orchid around four years ago for valentine's day. It started blooming around Christmas. It has been 3 months, and it continues to bloom with no sign of letting up. Every time I look at it, I am reminded of her love.
waooo something similar happened to me, on one occasion I gave an orchid plant to my mother, when my mother passed away the orchid began to flourish vigorously and consecutively beautiful orchids.
She is my mother and the orchid that I gave her also bloomed on that occasion, but when she died she bloomed much more.
I offer my condolences. May God give you the strength to bear this unbearable departure. The immutable memories with your wife will generate strength at this hour of grief.
Thank you very much for your kind words.
Hola amigo, lamento mucho lo de su esposa, se que no hay palabras que lo reconforten y espero que encuentre la fortaleza que necesita para vivir estos momentos.
Como usted dice, ella pudo al fin descansar de el dolor que sentía y usted le dio todo el amor y el cuidado que ella necesitaba, debe haber paz en su corazón.
Saludos amigo, un fuerte abrazo.
Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras.
Greetings friend @r2cornell
No doubt, women in spiritual aspect are usually stronger than men, they make minuscule any pain they may feel, Mrs. Deborah should feel grateful for the love and selfless attention you had towards her. Life is wonderful but more so is true love.
Thank you.
God bless both of u and live long and healthy life ahead
Thank you.
Heartfelt condolences @r2cornell!
I wish you much strength for the future,
but the beautiful thing is that our loved ones always live on in our hearts!
Cheers with kind regards 🤠
Thank you very much
Beautiful !!
I have known your account for a long time and after reading this, I am touched.
May you always be in peace of mind and blessed health.
Thank you very much