well at this writing loss has permeated my life once again. I am not feeling sorry for myself but at times am overwhelmed at the amount of it going on. I lost a cousin a few weeks ago and then a co worker to a suicide. AS we age, we continue to lose people we love all the time. It never gets easier. I am still in the stages of grieving for my aunt and now the other two losses have just added to it.

  I havent lost my appreciation for all the beauty and wonder of life. I am closer to my creator. I have a strong appreciation of every moment spent with all of the people in my life. I also feel we dont lose our loved ones they are there with us helping us through life, surrounding us with strength. I havent lost hope if anything i feel stronger at times.