My husband Gary and I met when we were 9 and 10 years old. We became closer later, when we were 14 and 16 years old, and married four years later. We shared a deep love and happiness during our 44-year marriage. So when he passed away, I needed some quiet time to just sit with my two adult children and let the loss soak in.

In our quiet conversations in the darkness of our living room where he passed and his body had been taken, I told my children how hard it was for me because he could no longer speak and tell me goodbye himself.

Knowing Gary, I felt he had wanted to say goodbye, and was frustrated that he couldn’t get his words out.

After a while, I got up from my chair and went to the den, where Gary’s many books were displayed on shelves. His greatest joy in that room was his poetry collection. Every one of his poetry books had at least 10 bookmark tabs tucked inside, marking special poems.

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So I went to that section of his bookshelves, and picked one out. As I opened it, I let my fingers flip through and stop at a random tab. I stood there in the silence as I saw the message, in his own handwriting, on the tab. There was the word “Goodbye,” which was taped to that ­particular page.

The poem my ­fingers had landed on was called “Goodbye,” and it was about someone saying farewell to the world. Right then, I knew I could find peace in his loss.

Even though our physical relationship had ended just a couple of hours before, our new spiritual connection was about to begin with this one special message.

Angel expert Sunny Dawn Johnston says…

“Nancy’s story is a beautiful reminder that love transcends the physical world,” says Sunny Dawn Johnston, Angel Expert & CEO of School of Light, has created a movement dedicated to spiritual, personal, and business growth. Discover comprehensive, transformative education at www.SchoolOfLight.biz.”Even when we think we didn’t get a chance to say goodbye, our loved ones find ways to reach us. The way Gary left his message proves the bonds of love and connection don’t break. It’s no coincidence her fingers landed on that poem. This was a message meant just for her—a sign he was still with her, watching over her and offering the closure she longed for. When we open our hearts to these signs, we realize those we love never truly leave us.”