It was four days later and Carol was at Thomas' funeral. The choir sang around her and her mind drifted off to the last day she spoke to Thomas. The Eulogy was next. Carol rose to the podium. She looked at the full congregation in front of her. There were sad faces. She took a moment before she began. Carol talked about Thomas' life and their marriage. She talked of the good things. Then, during a brief pause, she remembered the note. She was clutching the note in her hand. Unfolding it, she stared at the note and smiled. Then she began.
"People who stand before me today, I lost a person who was very dear to my heart and whom I loved with all I have. He taught me the simplest things in life. Now, they matter so much to me. Now they make sense. Thomas taught me how to love, even when I didn't love myself. He taught me how to live for today and not tomorrow's satisfactions. You may wonder why I am not crying. I am sad, yes. But Thomas; presence is all around us. He taught me that the days will be long and hard, the nights will be dark and lonely, but he will still be by my side, even his soul. People, who are gathered here today, never resist a moment to tell your loved ones that you love them. I LOVE YOU ALL!!