They could share their last few weeks together before the end came.
After all, it might be the last moment they'd share together.
They had shared 54 years together before she died in his arms.
They shared over 50 years of love and life together until he died at age 104 in 2004.
He meant for the Christmas they would never share together.
"It was something special they shared together," his wife said.
"Not long, I think, if we can share both our days and evenings together."
They had shared important time together in the past few days and he was glad of it.
The two got together again sharing a stage for a couple of songs.
The many very special times that we shared together, especially with all our children, will never be forgotten.