A husband writes his wife. His letter starts with sadness and then moves to his final vision.

Dearest,
I am sorry you decided to end our 40-year marriage. And I am very sad that it was my behaviors that caused it.
I know I have been the slow one. Slow to change, slow to gain insights and slow to see the big picture. That grieves me.
I’m sorry for all the times I was excessively fearful. That fear drove me to act controlling.
I’m sorry for the times I anxiously worried. That nervous energy stressed out the whole family.
I’m sorry for the times I complained and got angry. I used to think. Things needed to be done my way.
God forgive me. I judged you.
He saw beyond my flaws. I did not overlook yours.
God has given me a new vision. I do not need the title of husband to serve you.
We are older now and have fewer friends. If you would allow it, I would like to be your best friend.
I ask nothing in return except to serve you. God will fill me. He has been working on me. And now I am working on me.
You may or may not agree with this final vision. And that’s okay. But it brings me clarity. I want to be one kneeling at your bed side, holding your hand as you pass away. Repeating, thank you for allowing me to be your friend.
Let me close by saying I was not awake earlier, but I am now. Today I see you as God’ daughter to serve and not a project to fix.
Signed, your new best friend.

Prayer

Father, you gave me the heart of a lover. I have always wanted to love well. But sometimes I got in my own way. And sometimes I got confused. And sometimes I was prideful. Can you please help me finish strong? Thank you for never giving up on me. Amen.

Bible

For the greatest love of all is a love that sacrifices all. And this great love is demonstrated when a person sacrifices his life for his friends.
John 15:13 (TPT)