''I am leaving you with a gift-a piece of mind and heart.  And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give.  So don't be troubled or afraid.''

John 14:27

It's very easy to be upset, miserable, and grieve.  Don't take it the wrong way, we all go through grieving periods, and theres nothing wrong with a river bed of tears the length of the Nile river.  At some point though, we have to let go and be at peace with the situation we are dealing with and ourselves.  That can be the most challenging affair-acceptance of what has happend.  Whether it be a tragedy, death, relationship, or a person; it's always easier to be angry.  So you can carry on your day with hate or just look at your life as a precious gift and be thankful for what has happend and what hasn't.  Last year when I wrote on this day; I was angry.  It had been one year since I lost someone who was a great friend.  Now two years later, I can say I am at peace.  Sure I cry sometimes and I miss him dearly, but thats human.  I've learned to hold onto the great times that the person brought to me, the smiles, the happiness, the memories.  Yeah, I got those memories locked in my heart like a Chinese figer trap ;)

To everyone, we all are on a journey of some sort and are experiencing a struggle, but we've got to stay strong and keep on, encourage one another, work hard, and have Faith. 

Oscar, In my own unique way I love you, I miss you

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J