Going on 18 years now since my dad was called home.

And it took me a long time to realize that

the process of grieving is not

something one can ignore.

It is not about being weak or strong

or how long one should grieve.  

Grieving is a journey  of acceptance.  

A new way of seeing.

A lesson on life and death.  

An awakening to living a true life.

Grief is an act of love we have

for those we love and hold so dear.

 It is really a journey of love in the presence

to a new journey of love in the absence.