Oh, Sophia

IV

Oh, Sophia, our marriage was my favorite day of my entire life. I got to marry the woman I love and share her last name as I always envisioned when I was a child. You were so beautiful, you wore a gorgeous, lacey, strapless white dress. You had an updo for your hair and wore the most sparkly jewelry you could find. I felt so proud standing at the altar with you, making it known to the world that we were each other's, and no one could change that. I was so excited to spend the rest of my life with you, seeing each other grow old slowly but having our love always stay strong. Of course, life has other plans though, unfortunately.

Oh, Sophia, as I write this you are asleep in the chair next to me, as I lay in my hospital bed. I know you already know what I'm dealing with, and how it's going to turn out. I have cancer, and it has spread to more sensitive parts of my body, including my lungs. I only have a short time left with you, my dear Sophia, so I wanted to write you this, as a keepsake of my perspective on my favorite times of us. I think it's so important that you know how much I love you in these last days we have together. I will always love you. I will always remember our time together and I hope this helps you do so as well. Please take care of our fur baby for me, and take care of yourself. During the time that I've been in this damn hospital, you've barely eaten or taken care of yourself properly at all. I need to know you'll be healthy and happy after I'm gone. Move back to your parents, if you have to, I know they'll be there for you. I promise baby, you'll get through this. I know you're strong enough. Your wife believes in you hun, I know you can live without me, even if you find it hard. I love you, stay strong for me.