Well on Wednesday afternoon I said goodbye to the love of my life,it was a beautiful day and the sun was shining but inside I was empty. After my first marriage ended I vowed I would never marry again as it had been the worst years of my life and I thought I would never feel safe with another man then along came Tom 18years older than me and life suddenly became worth living we had 21 years together 8 of them as man and wife and I couldn't have been happier until that day 19 months ago when Tom was diagnosed with terminal oesophagus cancer.Now I have to learn to live without him not being able to speak to him or touch him again.People tell me it will get easier in time but at the moment I seriously doubt it but time will tell.Till we meet again Tom I will love you for ever.
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