
08/29/2025
My thought for the day:
When a spouse passes away after so many years together, it’s more than just losing a person, it’s the end of a chapter you’ve been writing side by side with a completely different person. You’ve spent a lifetime compromising, blending your days, your routines, your memories, your very identity with theirs. It can feel overwhelming to imagine turning the page and moving onto the next chapter without them physically here.
But the truth is, just because they died, your story isn’t over. YOU still have chapters left to write. The chapters WILL BE different, yes, but still very meaningful, still very beautiful. And the love you shared doesn’t disappear when they’re gone. It’s woven into you. Every choice, every memory, every future step carries pieces of them with you.
The gift of a long marriage is that even when a chapter closes, the person you loved continues to live in your story, in your heart, your spirit, and the way you carry forward. And that means you never truly walk alone. 💜
Jessica Maroto ❤️