Renovation,
What a nice tribute to your wife. Have you told her that you "linger on love"? I'm sure she would feel like you had given her a great gift if she knew how much you love her. It would be like Valentine's Day every day!
You and your wife are very fortunate to have found each other. I am also lucky and found a man who has tolerated me for many years now.
Yours is a unique form of grounding. Good for you.