My Lovely Wife,
Honey, it's been years since I last held and kissed you. But I remember that day as if it were yesterday. We were packing and getting ready to move. Just before I left the house, we held each other, and you said, "I need you." We kissed and expressed how much we loved one another. Twenty minutes later, you were gone from my life.

Now, I try to focus on the good memories. It’s these memories get me through each day. If I’ve learned anything through this painful process, it's to live each day to its fullest and to thank God for allowing me just that. It's very difficult not to look back at this tragedy every day. It's even harder to look forward to tomorrow and make plans for the future.

I am so blessed for the twenty years we shared together as a husband and wife and as parents to our children. You inspired me so much and loved me so well that it had to be God that put you on this earth just for me. Your unconditional love was the inspiration that led me to serving the Lord.

I am so grateful you taught me about proper nutrition, and more importantly, how to cook a healthy meal. You were such an inspiration to family and friends. You showed them the importance of eating healthy and exercising. It showed in your ageless beauty.

Honey, I miss our quiet times together -- those special evenings when it was just the two of us. I miss shopping together, attending church as a family, and our walks on the beach, which you so loved.

I would give anything to see your face one more time, to hold you in my arms, to feel your lips on mine. I would give anything to hear you say, "I love you," and then wipe away my tears – just one more time.

Honey, you were not only my wife and mother of our children, you were my best friend.

I am so glad our family enjoyed photography because I hold on to every picture like a treasure. It’s all I have left, and I will never forget the wonderful memories we had together. I will cherish them always.

I will love you forever.

Your husband,

Bruce

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