I want to reveal all, to stand beside you proudly as your true love. I long to help you bear this grief. But no, not yet. It would not be seemly, so close to death.“Yet I will but say what mere friends say, Or only a thought stronger; I will hold your hand but as long as all may, Or so very little longer!”I will play the part of the helpful friend, but you will know and I will know, that soon all pretense will be over and we will finally live as one.EVEN KNOWING how well respected Uncle Virgil and Aunt Bode were in Maze, Holly was still overwhelmed by the outpouring of sympathy and caring from their friends and neighbors. There had been a constant stream of visitors bringing food and offering condolences.Jack had been by her side all day yesterday, quietly supportive. Although Holly could tell he’d never been in this situation before, he’d helped her make all the necessary arrangements with calm efficiency, earning him a new level of respect, as well as her everlasting gratitude.
