It is nearly 6 months now since I lost my darling Wend and the pain has still not lessened. I have just returned from two weeks away in the USA with Bruce and Nettie. They are more than friends, they are more like family to me. I was able to cry with them without embarrasment and we were able to console each other. They miss Wend as much as I do. Bruces'father Tom is an elder of the local Methodist Church in Towson and he arranged to have the church spire lit for 7 nights in memory and honour of Wend. Such a kind and wonderful thing to do. The worst thing about coming home is that now once again, I have no one to talk to. I just spend each day within these 4 walls staring at the TV. I can't raise any enthusiasm to do anything or go anywhere. I feel so alone again. I will try and make something of the day and prepare the garden for the summer bedding plants. Wend loved our little garden with its' riot of summer colour and I shall make it beautiful once again for her. I know she would love that. I just hope she is close by and watching over me. I miss her so much. (Click photo to enlarge) God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, So He put his arms around you and whispered Come to me. With tearful eyes, I watched you suffer and saw you fade away Although I loved you dearly,I could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating,hard working hands at rest, God broke my heart to prove to me He only takes the best. Its lonely here without you,I miss you more each day, Life doesnt seem the same since the day you went away. When days are sad and lonely and everything goes wrong, I seem to hear you whisper, Cheer up and carry on. Each time I see your picture, you seem to smile and say, Dont cry, I'm in Gods keeping and we'll meet again some day. I love you darling, today,tomorrow,always. Your loving husband, Ian XXXXX