I am thankful your suffering has ended.
i am thankful I was able to hold you in my arms as you passed away.
i have learned to accept that you needed to lash out those last six months and trusted my love would be strong enough to withstand the assault.
i am proud of how valiantly you clung to life.
I am proud at your efficiency in closure.
Lastly, I am thankful for you sharing final thoughts with me, even though they were sometimes painful for me to hear.
I know you did your best, I was strong enough, and you truly gave it the best you had.