Do we ever forget the love that is ours to treasure always?

It was at a gathering on the death of a parent of one of our friends, that someone brought up the topic of feelings lying dormant in us, how behind that mask of sweet joy and happiness could be memories of some beloved person who had passed away.

There is so much truth in that statement that It instantly took me back to my beloved wife and two beloved friends. The two friends are still very much alive but my beloved dear is lost to me forever. What remains are the sweet memories of the time I was fortunate to share with her.

Although, like all humans, we had problems here and there from time to time, we sustained our love; nay, it grew stronger, especially during the last few months of her life. It was during those months that we really understood how much we cared for each other, how close we were, closer than any other person could be with her or with me. We realised that nothing can ever be as close as the relationship between a husband and a wife.

Looking back, those could have been the saddest, most painful moments of our relationship but it was also the most comfortable, most reassuring, most wonderful togetherness of our relationship. Although I had to sleep for a few months, sometimes in a chair with my head on my arms beside her hospital bed or a reclining armchair, those were moments when we felt our love for each other the most.

Sometimes we do not realise how much our other half meant to us until we know that we could be separated by death very soon. Time becomes so precious when we understand that the next second could be the last we have together.

Therefore, I am always saddened to hear of petty quarrels that often threaten to wreak a relationship or a marriage. If only those people know how much they should appreciate each other more. A little appreciation here and there each day could have brought a togetherness and love that can only bring more happiness into our lives.
There is so much to live for especially when there is someone to share it with.

Therefore it is not strange that true love never dies but forever remains in us, a private part of our lives, glimpses of which others may see from time to time when emotions overwhelm us. Even though such memories can be sad but they enrich and strengthen us for life to come.