Dear Annie: Lost, empty and brokenhearted — that’s how I feel, and I really don’t know how to go on.

My husband and I had just retired. It was our time to relax and enjoy ourselves. My husband worked hard all his life to support his family and to provide a good life for all of us. He was a great man.

Two days into our RV trip, my husband went for a motorcycle ride; within an hour, someone hit him from behind so hard he never had a chance.

Please, please let people know to keep their eyes on the road. My husband was the glue to this family. We are falling apart. My husband lost his life. I lost my husband.

I had to sell my RV, and I have nothing left. My whole life is upside down. We had plans and they are all gone. I miss him so much. We were married for 48 years.

The only thing I have now is $250,000 of medical bills for less than 12 hours in the hospital. Every day I see people driving around while using their phones, not paying attention to the road. In one second, an accident can destroy someone’s family. I miss his smile. He always smiled. — Miss His Smile

Dear Miss His Smile: I am so very sorry for your loss.

Thank you very much for your letter.

I hope it serves as a reminder for people to pay attention when behind the wheel, and especially not to text and drive. I recommend that you seek out a grief counseling group to help process and cope with your loss.

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