A Sad Time

RSPiper

Haven't been here for a while, I lost my wife. She went to the hospital August 20 and after a long battle trying to recover from a bad heart attack passed on October 15 2021. December 6 would have been our 35th wedding anniversary.

Among many, many other things she was also my smoking partner. I left my pipes just sit for a while. I have been told to continue doing things she knew I enjoyed as that is what she would want me to do.

Balisong

@RSPiper
Sorry to hear of your loss. Your friends are right, continue to do the things you did with her in your thoughts.

ghostsofpompeii

There are no words to lessen the pain - nothing in the English language has yet to be written to fully capture that loss. But as a virtual friend and fellow piper you are in my thoughts and prayers. I can't imagine what you are going through, 36 years is a long time to share with someone you love. So continue to lite a pipe in her honor each evening and she'll be with you in spirit.

motie2

@RSPiper

Tradition teaches that when a person loses a pearl, 

it may be lost, but it is still a pearl …. but in a different place. 

That we do not see it does not change the reality.  

So, too, it is with the soul of a human being:  

Its beauty never fades. 

Your beloved wife lives on in the peace of life eternal, 

but, more than that, 

she lives on in your heart,

and in the hearts of all those whose lives she touched.

(Copper surely misses her, too.)

AceFour

You have my condolences.  I cannot even imagine the loss.

RockyMountainBriar

@RSPiper
My condolences sir.  Glad to see you back here.  We can’t fill the void in your life, but maybe we can help fill a portion of it.

opipeman

@RSPiper;
I can't visualize what sadness comes with such a loss. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Remember the good times.

johnspecht

36 years...and it's not long enough! (I say that because I am blessed to be with my bride of 36 years and we're not done yet.) I think it's wonderful that you have your shared interest of pipes to remember her by. May the Lord bless you with peace and comfort until you can be together again.

Londy3

I'm so very sorry for your loss sir. I know this is very difficult and my words likely will do nothing for the pain. However, think of how many people can't say they had 35 years with the one they loved. You have been very blessed to have had that opportunity.
God bless you and keep doing the things you love. This community is behind you brother. 
Peace. 

opipeman

@RSPiper;
Looking at your late wife's photo, I can see she had a beautiful soul. @Londy3 raised a good point about the time you had together. However if I lost my bride of 56 years it would take me awhile to realize how blessed I am. You never get over such a thing, you just get through it. Cling to her memory and your faith.

RSPiper

I wanted to thank all of you for your wonderful comments and your concern. It is wonderful to have a group of pipe smoking friends to share a part of my personal life with.