In Remembrance of . . .

In Times of GriefSpouses,families, and othersoulmates those of youareusually the people,intimes of loss,whoexperience grief withmoreintensity, more passion,morefeelings, more emotions.Yougo through moments(sometimesdays) of shock,momentsof anger and depression,momentswhen you doubtandask, Why, why, why?Finally,you will arrive atsomelevel of acceptance.Itoften takes three monthstothree years or longer,butyou will come to gripswiththe loss in your own way,onyour own time,throughyour own understanding.Timeof feelings and insightswillhit you when you least expect it likeseeing a dandelion or a seashell,walkingon the beach,sittingby a campfire,ridinga bicycle,eatinga piece of fudge,watchinga movie,holdinga child,dancingand singing in the kitchenwhilestirring macaroni and cheese.Something some event, some word, some sound,somefood, some clothing, some place,somepicture will trigger a memory, andyouwill feel the intense sadness,separationand loss.Youwill also feel the warmthofa moment at that timewhenthe loved one is revisiting you.Timewill stand still, andyouwill know that person is present.Savorand embrace those moments dearly.Theyare precious and so meaningful.Theyare the life of the onewhohas departed.*****