EL QUE OBRA BIEN LE VA BIEN

In Spanish, there is a saying: “El que obra bien le va bien.”

A simple translation would be: “To those who do good, good things will come.”

At first glance, someone might look at my life and think: “But how can this be true? Isn’t your husband dying the worst thing that could happen?”

And yes, losing him was the most devastating thing I could ever imagine. The deepest wound. An abrupt blow. The hardest goodbye.

But here’s the truth: having him was also the absolute best thing that could ever have happened to me. I can’t even begin to picture a life without meeting Sean. Without loving him. Without the privilege of breathing beside him, building a family with him, and being chosen to walk this path together.

Sean was an extraordinary human being. A good soul in the purest sense, he carried only good feelings in his heart. He was deeply honest, transparent, and kind, radiating nothing but good vibes and genuine wishes for everyone he met. Just being in his presence was a gift. Imagine then what it meant to be his wife, what an honor that was. And I’m not exaggerating when I say this. Everyone who knew him will nod in agreement: yes, he truly was.

Sean did not pass unnoticed. He left a mark. He made life fuller, warmer, brighter, simply by being himself. That kind of presence doesn’t disappear; it becomes part of you forever.

So if you ask me whether Sean’s passing is proof that bad things happen to good people, my answer is no. His death was a tragedy, yes, but his life was the greatest blessing. To have had him, to love him, and to be loved by him makes me feel not cursed but profoundly lucky and blessed.

I carry both truths at once: the unbearable loss, and the immeasurable gift. And in that balance, I still believe the saying holds true, because Sean’s life was pure goodness, and that goodness will never stop flowing through me, our children, and everyone who loved him.