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There is a time to grieve, and a time to morn. Morning after all is a beginning, and we must begin again. We must be settled with our emotions and allow ourselves to face the inevitable truth, a sorrowful fact that our loved one has departed this life. They have not abandoned us, they have advanced us into eternity. This does not mean that we have forgotten, nor have we resolved what the loss has meant. What we must do now is learn to survive the emptiness, the absence, the silence.... and live on with the memories of better times. I have dreaded this moment.

I've always disliked good-byes, even those normal farewells in everyday life, departing grandmothers' house, saying good-bye to the kids at school... a hug at the airport. This time has a far deeper meaning, but it is not final.

What the past few days have given me is a way to resolve, to grieve and to prepare an emotional road map to a solution. I've been able to use this time and the sage advice of our dear Freeper friends, many of which have faced these same demons. I have found a renewed comfort in my inner faith. My core beliefs have returned in time to protect me. How sad that it took the loss of my dear and wonderful friend Angelique, to remind me that I am a true believer in God, and in his warmth I will find happiness once again.

I will miss our Angel, and her memory will be with me forever, and I will rejoice in her peace in heaven.. but only until I get there to tease her again with my jokes, and fattening recipes... folie à deux, the craziness shared by two people.

So here we are, nearing the end of these wonderful tributes to a Princess, a special friend, ..my dearest friend....

au revoir mon cher Angelique..... adieu