I woke up a bit dazed…
With eyes that are glazed…

Being amazed…
Of what all I have faced…

In a blinding speed with often changing gears
These last 50 years.

“Yes” I said…
When on this day John and I wed.

And together we made every mile…
Worthwhile.

We endured the waves….
That tried to derail our fairy tales.

Then in an abrupt bend…
It all came to a devastating end,

But out of the love of “we”
Evolved a stronger “me”.

And with my daughters as team
We fulfilled our dream.

In Johns memory we created…
A company that was well rated.

Then out of the blue….
I met someone new.

After Frans and I had lost our spouse it was meant to be…
That we formed another team as “we”

It was years of glee…
That started with a wedding at sea.

And I am elated
With the extended family we created.

While together we celebrate
More then one wedding date.

2 times for “better or worse”
Has formed this verse:

“Even though you both have died
You continue to guide

Me a lot
In finding the best spot

To gather an reminisce
About how life was… and still is.

Today we are in this fabulous home like a Canadian chateau
Were most of my 14 guest ski and some stay out of the snow.

My live as a widow,
Is now comfortably mellow!

But I am not alone …
While I cruise through another comfort zone.

I have a few health problems that are minor
But I am still out of a recliner !

Thank you John and Frans for your earthly love
While I still feel your love from above.