Earlier this year she took a turn for the worse and had to spend some time in the hospital.  Suddenly we began thinking that she might not get to come home again.  About two and one-half weeks later she had to go in the (CCU) critical care unit.  She went back to the regular room, but later had to go back in CCU again.  I spent almost all my time right there by her side after that.  As she began having a more difficult time breathing, I saw tears come into her eyes.  I gently wiped them away and kissed her cheek and forehead repeatedly.

Occasionally, I would look at her face and eyes again.  If there were more tears, I would gently wipe them away again and kiss her again.  After she breathed her last I still kissed her and counted it a great honor to be allowed to do so.  That woman was the sweetest lady that I have ever known in my life.  Even with all our ups and downs it was a privilege to be married to someone that wonderful.