After 59 Years Of Marriage, He Looks At His Wife And Says "You Can't Hear Me, But I Love You"

Aug 29, 2018 by apost team

Losing a loved one is gut-wrenching, but it's also an inevitable part of life. This man still loves his wife of 59 years, even after she's passed on.

"Til death do us part" is a sentiment echoed in every kind of traditional wedding ceremony. This line can be heavy during a happy day, but most people don't stop to think about how hefty it is. They just remember it as the traditionally spoken words.

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It's never easy to lose someone you love. Through your entire life, you're aware that the inevitable will happen at some point. You'll lose your loved one, or they will lose you. But the actual loss can still seem completely unfathomable. Your stomach sinks, and your entire body feels hollow and empty. There's never an easy way to say goodbye.

For couples who have seen decades of marriage, supporting and encouraging each other through every phase of their lives, the final parting brings up deep emotions. Love turns into grief and unparalleled sadness.

A man named Bobby recently needed to say his final goodbye to the woman he'd been married to for 60 years. But he gave hope to his children about their own capacity for love and never-ending loyalty in relationships.

During the visitation period of the funeral, Bobby arrived more than an hour ahead of schedule. He wanted to spend all the time with his wife that he still could, and he trembled as he leaned down to kiss her mouth one last time.

He spoke softly to her even though she couldn't hear him. For that entire hour, until other family members began to arrive, he sat quietly beside his wife. He touched her hand and connected with her while it was still possible.

When the rest of the family was ready to say goodbye, Bobby stayed with his wife and made comments about how good she still looked. He was desperate not to waste any of his last moments. As such, he sat there with her for nearly five hours.

Bobby's life is changed forever. There will be more quiet and loneliness. But those 59 years of marriage make all the heartbreak in the world worth it. No one should sacrifice their lifelong happiness just because they're afraid of heartbreak. Bobby had true love with his wife, and that brings him joy and pain in equal measure.

Have you ever lost a loved one? Was the relationship worth the pain?