A tale of two goodbyes
Open Letter Marcia Aoki - Pele’s Widow
Saying goodbye to the one I love, and getting used to not having by my side the reason of my life, your love full of affection, care and sense of humour will take time.
I just wanted a few more moments exchanging glances. A few more days playing with our puppy, Cacau.
I find myself longing for you saying “Marcia, my love, good morning! Look how beautiful the sea is today…”
Despite knowing that it is an unavoidable destiny for all of us, for me coming to terms with the arrival of this moment feels like part of me is missing and a tightness in my chest.
At the same time, there’s a strong feeling of gratitude for being able to share my pain with the whole world. We received millions of messages of affection and solidarity that filled my heart with comfort and peace.
I want to thank each one of his fans who are still paying their homage. I also want to thank Santos Futebol Clube and Santos City for supporting us in such a difficult time.
Sharing my life with Edson was a chance to live a true love story.
Sharing Pele’s love with you was as well. This love will never die and we will always be among us. Forever. Amazing.
Angela Lee to her late sister, Victoria
Sometimes in life there are losses. Losses that can never really be replaced.
Losing you has been the hardest thing I’ve ever had to live with.
I wasn’t ready to say goodbye. I wasn’t ready to let you leave.
I would give anything for just one more day, just one more second. But I’ve learned to trust in unconditional love.
Because the one profound thing about death is that love never dies.
Some bonds cannot be broken.
Because even though you’re not physically here, your heart is — it lives on within me.
I carry your heart inside mine.
I carry it on days when I discover something new.
I carry it on days when beauty unfolds in the most unexpected places.
I carry it on days when I find courage to heal and to grow.
I carry it with me — always.
Someday we will meet again — and we will no longer be separated by time or space.
But until that day, I’ll find comfort in knowing that you are still with me.
Your heart safely tucked inside mine.
Some hearts just belong together and nothing will ever change that.
I loved you then. I love you now. Always did. Always will.
Forever in my mind. Forever in my heart. I will carry you.
