Looking at old photos of my wife and pets who are no longer with me makes my chest ache and brings tears to my eyes. I can’t do this for very long because of the sadness it brings.
The feelings these photos stir up are bittersweet. I recall times of celebration, love and delight while at the same time feeling an ache deep inside of me.
Last week, for the first time in 5 years, I framed and hung photos of my wife and pets on my living room wall. They made me smile even as the tears welled up.
There are many photos I still cannot look at because they cause too much sadness.
I don’t know if that will ever change.
