Sorry, that went off before I was finished--the "I thought the fact that I" should finish,"posted manners for children would have been I tip off that I meant that things should be taken somewhat lightly. We'll leave it there. No hard feelings intended.

I wish you my most sincere condolences on the loss of your wife. It cannot be easy to lose
your partner, and I wish you the best, both in managing the pain of your loss, and in building a different sort of life without her.

As I get older, I realize how much I need my wife's companionship, and her moderating influence, even in the smallest things. I wonder how she has put up with me, and than God that she has.   In that spirit, I hope that you can take comfort in the many memories that you have. All the best.