The time had come for growing old together. She welcomed it with no regret, foreseeing tranquil days of tales retold, of common memories.
But he has lost the early days they shared. He wanders without her in a shadowy past.
Alone she cares for him; alone he lives on unaware.
Catherine Mathews is a State Department retiree formerly stationed overseas in Paris, Rome, Tel Aviv, Athens, Frankfurt, and Istanbul. She is now living in Northern Virginia and writing about her life.
Life always gets in the way of the best laid plans. Well done!
Beautiful, touching story!
Loved this. Sad story beautifully portrayed.
But he’s still there, Catherine. Beautiful story. Brings tears. Sue
He lives on, well loved and cared for. This is beautiful Catherine!
I ditto the previous comments – this is a beautiful story.
So touching…