Musings on the Death of My Perfect Partner

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John A Bayerl

John A Bayerl
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Birthday
May 30
Bio
My wife of 47+ years died at home with me at her side, on November 12, 2010. She and I, together with our children and many friends and relatives, fought her cancer for four years, seven months and a week. This blog acknowledges her courage and exemplary life. She taught us how to live, and she taught us how to die. The blog also honors the love she shared with everyone who knew her.I am a retired school counselor and college professor.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2012 2:08PM

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FunsunA, today is 15 months since I lost my perfect partner. Thanks.
She was beautiful outside and I bet inside too John.
Holding you in thoughts and prayers tonight, John.
Peace be with you and your beautiful, Gwen.
Much love,
Kate
You have it right, Laura.
Thanks for standing with me, Kate.
You are sharing a love story told well.
I'd like to share with you poems from a previous post: http://open.salon.com/blog/scupper/2010/02/05/four_poems_to_savor
I only hope someone keeps my flame alive, lovely photo John.
Rita, you keep everyone's flames alive. Not to worry. But, what a lovely thin you told me there. Whew!
Rita, you keep everyone's flames alive. Not to worry. But, what a lovely thin you told me there. Whew!
Thank you, Scupper, I will take a look.
Well, she is perfectly lovely...but then, of course you know that. Loved seeing this, John...Gwen against the lake, the birch trees, the yellow autumn leaves...Reminds me of the scents of autumn, the feel of flannel...precious warmth of sunshine in the waning days of October...Great photo!
Thank you, PM, you saw all the things I saw. I particularly like the hint of a smile on my honey's face--kind of a promise of things to come.