This is a story of love from a widow, which is my mother's love for my father, who passed away almost a decade ago. Their love was a beautiful and deep connection that has continued to inspire me to this day.
Every day, my mother visits my father's grave; the distance is very far from where we live, approximately 5 miles, and it is in those moments that I see the true strength of their love. As she lights a candle and sits quietly, I can feel the memories of their life together come flooding back to her. I can see the joy in her smile, even as tears run down her cheeks.
It is in these moments that I am reminded of the power of love. I can see that, for my mother, love is not something that is confined to the past. It is a living force that continues to inspire and guide her every day.
Through her example, I have learnt that true love is not just about being together in life, but about the ways in which we continue to cherish and honour those we love, even after they have passed. My mother's love for my father is a beautiful testament to the depth and endurance of true love.
To any couples who may be struggling, I want to offer my mother's story as a source of hope and inspiration. Even in the darkest of times, love has the power to guide us and lift us up. It is a force that endures, even after death.
I am grateful for the love that my parents shared and for the ways in which that love continues to inspire me every day. May their love be a guiding light for all who seek to find true love and connection in their lives.