My friend became a widow over a year ago and I did as well a few months ago. This Valentines I took her flowers and chocolate strawberries and we spent some time talking about how we get through this day. We function quite differently in our grief, but in sharing our memories of our husbands we found solace. I would have normally stayed home in solitude, but our time together reliving memories, tears, hugs, and I love you’s made yet another difficult day a little better. I was trying to bring her a little joy, but I think it worked the other way around.
