Courage

Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow". Mary Anne Radmacher

Courage is a very important part of travelling the road of grief. It would be so much easier for us to just sit down and die. We wouldn't have to face tomorrow or the next day or the next without our loved one in our lives. I know this thought has crossed each of our minds, because it not only crossed my mind but camped out there for a while. We ask ourselves how can we possibly go on without them. We wonder why should we even try. For me, I have to continue the down this road no matter how painful, no matter how much I miss him, no matter how many questions remain unanswered. For me not to continue would bring to my family the same pain I am fighting each day. They are hurting and missing him, too. Could I bring even more pain to them by giving up and giving in. I pray for each of you today that you will reach down into the bottom of your soul and get hold of the fight that has kept you here until now. Never give up, never give in to the pain that engulfs our lives everyday. Take one small step everyday toward a healing that can only come when we allow our lives to seek life again. If today has been a day that we have contemplated giving in, listen to the still small voice inside that speaks to our hearts ... "I will try again tomorrow". You guys are always on my mind, in my heart and in my soul. Hugs and prayers for a better tomorrow.