Jan 26th was the 1st anniversary of Eden's passing. On the 27th, Nathan Adelson Hospice held a service to remember their patients who passed away in January 2012. We were invited to share a few words. I managed to choke out these words between tears: In the name of God, I, Mark, took Eden, to be my wife, to have and to hold, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until we were parted by death. That was my solemn vow. During our 21 years of marriage, Eden and I grew ever closer, until I could no longer imagine life without her. And I still have a hard time doing so, a year after life without her became a reality. In life, Eden taught me what love means. In sickness, we learned together what fear is. But we also found strength, courage, hope, and faith. Through my wife's death, I have learned what sorrow means. But I have also found grace. I loved my wife more than can be expressed with words. And I miss her in a way only those of you who have lost your own soulmate can know. I will forever carry her in my heart, until I see her again. And I will see her again. Every time I go to mass, I light a candle for Eden. And I keep a candle burning for her at home much of the time. With each candle I light, I say these words: May she gaze upon you, Lord, face to face, and taste the blessedness of perfect rest. May angels surround her, and saints welcome her in peace. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.