At 73, I Married My Dying High School Sweetheart as His Final Wish—After the Funeral, His Lawyer Knocked on My Door and Said, “You Walked Right Into His Trap”

I dislike that phrase.

Grief does not become easier because someone tells you to be grateful.

I was grateful.

I was also devastated.

Both.

Thomas improved briefly after the wedding.

Enough to leave the hospital.

Hospice arranged care at his home.