"The Longest Farewell"

Sad Long Elevator Ride 

                                 

 As I take the elevator down from my hotel room, I look to the hotel staff and, with a heavy heart, I tell them what has happened. They exchange sad glances and kindly express their condolences. He told the staff on the elevator.

 It feels like just yesterday I married the love of my life. I couldn't have imagined anything that could separate us. And yet, here I am on this hotel elevator, going down to the lobby to leave with the intention of burying her.

 Today is a day I never thought I would have to face. My beloved wife, who I have spent the past 53 years of my life with, suddenly passed away. She was my best friend and my partner, and the loss has hit me harder than I ever expected. 

 We had grown to be such great friends and companions. We shared our stories and dreams with each other and I could talk to her about anything. But now, my best friend is gone.

 The shock has worn off but the pain remains, especially today when I must go bury my beloved wife. The tears keep streaming as I'm struggling to stay composed, to not make a scene in this public space. I take one last deep breath and look out the window. All I can see is the rain, coming down in sorrow for the loss of my wife.

 

I don't know how I'm going to be able to bury my wife and go on in life without her. But, I know that I must be strong, as she would have wanted. 

 This was not the life I had expected. I still don't know how I'm going to be able to move forward without her after being up under each other for 53 years. But, I know that she would want me to stay strong and live life to the fullest.

 This hotel is special to us. We've come here for anniversaries and holidays. But I never expected I would be here for her last moments, for our last goodbyes. 

 As the elevator doors open I can almost feel my wife's presence still with me. All I want is for her to be here with me. I swallow the lump in my throat and slowly leave the elevator with heavy heart.

Goodbye my love, my best friend. Until we meet again

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