"My mom passed away nearly 8 years ago. She was my dads best friend of 54 years. When she died, a piece of him died with her. Two years after my mom’s passing, dad met Joan. With her he was able to find purpose and a new and different kind of love. Joan returned his smile to him. My dad was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Alzheimer’s nearly two and half years ago. Joan never skipped a beat in loving him and caring for him. As we sit at his bedside in this very moment, as he nears the end of his life this side of heaven, I look at her, with her deep abiding love and thought of nothing better then a locket to wear and carry him close to her heart for her forever. Both pictures are from weddings 5 years ago. Happy memories celebrating beautiful love. Which my dads and Joan’s certainly was. ❤️"