In Memory of My Wife, Elise Cawley, with Thanks for 36 Wonderful Years
413 points by jdcampolargo 3 hours ago | 17 comments
klustregrif 2 minutes ago
A very beautiful tribute to her life and memory.
My condolences go out to her family.
replysteve_adams_86 2 hours ago
It's better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all, but, god damn does it still hurt to move through that loss. I'm glad it was fast and painless for her and her family.
replyajb 13 minutes ago
This is a moving tribute. Stephen Wolfram's writing often has certain faults, which I mention only to be able to say that he has here transcended them; this is a genuine and heartfelt piece of writing which makes me feel sad for his loss.
replyadamredwoods 2 hours ago
It's a profound thing to lose someone that intertwined in your life. I should know.
replybinyu 2 hours ago
I am so sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful and touching tribute and she was lucky to have such a loving husband.
replyandromaton 25 minutes ago
Sorry for his loss, and for everybody helped by her in any way. However ineffective a comment like this is
replyfrou_dh 2 hours ago
That's neat that she designed their house. When I've seen videos of Wolfram in his house I've always thought it looked an awesome high-class place.
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Even through that detail you can really feel how much he loved and admired her.
> Somehow in the shock of what has happened it feels as if I just met Elise, and now she is gone.
Time's cruelty is making the wonderful feel shorter than the painful.
> My only solace in this tragedy is that the end came instantly, after a day filled with nothing but joy.
Hopefully we're all lucky enough to be allowed to rest without suffering and surrounded by our loved ones.