I echo the 'sad, but beautiful' thought...I read this late saturday night--and it definitely stuck with me over the last few days. I read it after the house was quiet--everyone in bed...and I bawled (and interrupted my reading three different times to go in search of more tissue

).
I really didn't know how it would end--and really assumed initially that something would happen to Clark (based on the Kryptonite exposure).
You wrote Clark's grieve very poignantly...And the gift for Clark from Lois for their anniversary--the whole thought process with it was really touching.
So sorry you never got to say goodbye, and that you weren't supported in your grief...and I hope through writing this story you were able to find a bit of healing.
Thanks for sharing such a personal part of yourself and your life with us
Laura