She made a final memory with her husband 2 hours before he died — now she carries 'him' with her everywhere

Our lives are a collection of fleeting moments that pass within the blink of an eye — one moment you're kids frolicking in the sand, and the next moment you're all flying in to attend the other's funeral. Everything can change in an instant. So, before life expires, it is essential to live it to the fullest and make lasting memories for your loved ones. Musician Rosi Golan — who goes by the username @rosigolan on Instagram — shared a video of herself and her husband moments before he passed away, immortalizing their last beautiful memory together.

Golan’s friend, Patrick Johnston, a renowned ceramist, is mainly known for his innovative "hugged" pottery, which allows two people to capture a hug into a soft clay pot before it's put away for firing. Golan loved the idea and decided to share it with her husband, capturing their last hug before his “journey with cancer” came to an end. She called her friend, who was accompanied by Sam Harvey Savoia, to their home in Australia, where her husband wanted to spend his remaining days.

Johnston brought an already structured soft ceramic pot to the couple’s house, and they proceeded to sit on equal levels, on opposite sides, hugging each other tightly. On their first try, the couple was swept away in the emotions the act entailed — the finality of death — and they broke down in a kiss. On their second attempt, they finally managed to mold the clay to their bodies. Johnston immediately took to the final piece, logging it to the kiln. Unfortunately, Golan’s husband passed on 2 hours after that, leaving her a lasting memory of him and his love for her. She mentioned in the video how she could not gather the courage to pick the pot up until 6 months later, on Valentine's Day, which also marked their anniversary. While picking it, she realized it also captured their last long kiss, thereby naming it “last long kiss goodbye” and decorating it with fresh flowers at home. On the way back, the vase was strapped to the car's passenger seat, just as her husband had once been, and the scene is heartbreaking.

While some may argue over how keeping such memories with you will only impede you from moving on, studies have proven their importance in the healing process. A study by researchers from the University of Florida, based on a sample of 145 participants, examined individual attitudes and one's experiences with death. The results proved that even though remembering has its share of pain, it is also a great way to feel comforted by connecting through a shared past. A 2017 study by Bluck and Mroz shared, "there is the impact we experience in the death of a loved one, but the distinction of remembering those passed is also a fundamental component of human life."

After watching the heartbreaking video, viewers had a lot to say. @elliemandeville expressed, “Haven’t cried this hard for a stranger in a long time... I am so, deeply sorry,” while @jessicaroberts1095 pondered, “It’s crazy knowing someone can be carrying something so important in a car and we get mad at other drivers for going slow or being ‘too cautious.’” @nivenandsonswoodworks wrote, “Oh my heart. What an incredibly beautiful tribute and treasure,” and @giddyflo shared, “The most touching thing I have seen in a very long time. As the tears roll down my face, I only wish I had something like this before my husband passed. It’s just beautiful.”

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