Joy of Living

Happy 95. birthday my wonderful husband Irvin D. Yalom.
What an amazing life you have lived, inspiring and helping so many people and still doing so by your example.
I am very grateful to have met you and become your companion and wife on this last part of your life.
I love you❤️

This birthday has been crowned by being back with my beloved husband . It was my sweetest and most precious birthday gift.
On top of that I received so many loving messages, gifts and calls, I feel truly loved, appreciated and cherished.
Thank you all for thinking of me.
You have a place in my heart❤️

It is worth reading, you don't have to be Catholic or even a believer to appreciate.
https://open.substack.com/pub/mariannbudde/p/reflections-on-pope-leos-first-encyclical?r=fdkux&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Our both birthdays are nearing: I am celebrating 78 on June 5., and my husband celebrates his 95. birthday on June 13.
A few days ago I received this painting, accompanied by a very sweet letter from the artist , who shared that she was partly inspired for this by our lovestory.
It really touched my heart.
Thank you so much Tali❤️

Six years ago I posted the following, and it is still valid:
When I ask
"How are you?"
I want your honest answer.
Don't tell me "I am ok"
when you are not.
Tell me
what is going on inside of you.
Because when I ask
"How are you?"
I am interested in YOU.
I ask
because
I love you.
And when you ask me
"How are you?"
please be open
for my honest answer.
Because I am
NOT ALWAYS OK.
Some days I feel sad.
Some days I feel unmotivated.
Some days I am afraid.
Some days I have no idea what is going on.
Some days I feel angry.
Some days I feel a confused mixture of feelings.
Some days I am happy with myself.
Some days I feel longing for physical touch.
Some days I feel love.
Some days I feel nothing.
And so much more.
So please:
Ask me how I feel.
I will answer honestly.
Because I love you.
You are my friend.
No filter.