It sounds to me like she is just now coming into her prime. That sadness is great, grieving the lost moments, in hindsight so clear, it allows you both to open to the beautiful day you have today. The tears dry, and there you two are, hand in hand.

Consider, if she had stayed, you may very well have been posting today about how much you hate your wife, how she stopped you from sewing your oats, how she prevented you from being free. Instead…