It's never easy, is it?

Today, a friend of mine was laid to rest. He passed away last week in an accident. We went to school together. He was such a bubbly person with a cheeky personality & a contagious smile. It never really is easy losing someone you love or care about. But for anyone who's having a hard time saying "Goodbye" to someone that has passed away. Remember the good times you shared together, remember exactly how you remembered them at their highest point in life. The good qualities, the laughs, the funny memories. Don't live with regret as it will only make it harder for you to move on. Instead, embrace the life he/she lived. Celebrate the life they shared with you. For me, it's comforting to know that they're with loved ones who've passed on, or that they're free from pain & that they're with their Heavenly Father now.

Always look to a brighter tomorrow with the thought that they're walking beside you, always. If you want to, talk to them. I know it may seem crazy to some people, but when you start to miss them, talk to them like you would if they were with you physically. You can't see them but they're always there listening. There are some cases where people feel their loved ones presence there or even get a signal whether it be a flicker of a light switch or an object has moved or fallen. Everyone has different ways to handle grief & if you find it hard to say goodbye, that's okay - just think of it as a "See You Later"


- CJM