...the boundless joy of love.

The other day, I read a piece by a woman that had just lost her husband. Yes, her childhood sweetheart. After 43 years of marriage. To Alzheimer's. And she recalled how much she loved her husband. From beginning to end. And so many of the people that responded, said they felt sad for her. Some said they even cried sad tears for her. I didn't. Instead, I felt her joy. And I shared it. By recalling the joy I had for 38 years with my Jeanne. She also died of Alzheimer's. But I also learned that it's love that makes life worthwhile. And this woman truly loved. So there's no reason for me to feel sad for her. Because she's felt, and still feels, the boundless joy of love. --Jim Broede