[ WP ] Begin with the sentence , `` I am alone , but I am happy '' .

I am alone, but I am happy. 
 
 I know that may seem hard to believe. You probably think, how could someone, well anyone, possibly be happy about being alone? What the hell is so great about being alone? 
 
 Well, here's the thing. 
 
 I was able to marry my high school sweetheart, and with him, we had three, beautiful kids. And we got to see them succeed through their lives, and we were given many, glorious grandchildren. 
 
 And then my husband passed away, but I was n't alone then. No, I had my children and my grandchildren with me through all of it. And they stayed with me for years, and years until I finally told them to go and live the lives they wanted to live. 
 
 I did n't want to hold down their lives anymore than I already had. 
 
 So I sent them off. And that was a whole year ago, but they still send me pictures for every holiday, so I am able to see just how big everyone is getting. 
 
 Well, I am much aware that I have seen my last holiday. 
 
 And I have received the last picture from them. 
 
 And as I watch my last sunset, my breathing grows shallow. And I know that I am alone, but I am happy. 
 
 Because I've seen everything I've wanted to see. 
 
 And while I'm alone now, I'll be with my husband soon. 
 
 And that makes me happy.
