[Laurel]

Flori,

Thank you for the beautiful post! I know the past many years have been difficult for you. I can only say that my world has been blessed by "knowing" you, so I am thankful you braved the fight.

I lost my mother this past March. I talk to her in my head, and sometimes out loud, daily. Both my parents are missed and while I do not want to leave my family here on earth, I do look forward to the time when we are reunited in the hereafter. My mother was my champion, my private cheerleader. Who does not miss that kind of love, the "always in my corner" love?

I have wondered when my feeling of loss might ease. I now know due to your post that it is forever lingering in the recesses of our hearts. Maybe that is best? I would not want to stop having my daily "head chats" with her.

Thanks, Flori, for your wisdom. I am comforted by it.

Your friend and fellow sojourner on this odd journey called life,
Laurel