There are relationships that surpass the ordinary

connections that weave souls together in

a dance of respect, and unwavering devotion

my husband, Philip, was more than a son-in-law

to my Mum, he became her son-in-love

a title that speaks to the depth of their bond

a love that needed no blood ties to flourish

When she fulfilled her sacred duty to my Dad

what we did not realise then was that a moment

would redefine the very fabric of our family

in that moment, she did not just gain a new home

she gained a third child, a second son in Philip

and he was gifted with the rare fortune of having

the unparalleled love of two beautiful mothers

From the very beginning, they defied the

language barriers, words were never necessary

as their hearts understood each other perfectly

they were a force of joy, a pair of radiant souls

wherever we went, whether it was a casual walk

or a long journey, he would always hold her hand

guiding her with the same gentle care he gives to me

I know, without a doubt, that she would be

immensely proud and grateful for the way he

has held me in her absence, she would see, as I do

the purity of his love, she would smile knowing

that in him, I have a partner who loves me in

every moment, just as she once did, above all

a love so profound that even in grief, I find solace