At My Husband’s Funeral, I Opened His Casket to Place a Flower — and Found a Crumpled Note Tucked Under His Hands

I noticed it at that point.

This is my last opportunity to help you, I told myself.

I approached with a single red rose as the line began to lessen. To tuck the stem between his hands, I leaned forward and carefully raised them.

I noticed it at that point.

Beneath his fingers was a tiny white rectangle. It’s not a card for prayer. incorrect size.

Nobody appears to be guilty.

Unbeknownst to me, someone had placed something in my husband’s coffin.

I looked around. They were all in little groups. Nobody is keeping a close eye on me. Nobody appears to be guilty.

He is my spouse. It is more mine than anyone else’s, if there is a secret there.

I placed the rose in its place and slid the paper free, my fingers trembling. I quickly went down the hall to the bathroom after putting the note in my handbag.

I didn’t understand the words for a moment. Then I did.

I unfolded the paper, leaned against the door, and locked it.