There is truth to what they told you. Length of time does make a difference. I lost a baby boy at 4 months when I was young, and then lost my adult daughter 6 months ago. There is no comparison. Memories are all we have and the more memories the harder it is.
I wish you still had your horse, I used to have horses when my kids were growing up and the riding, the wind in your hair, just a lovely feeling.
Each day will get easier and sometimes I’m amazed at how fast time passes. Time waits for no one and you never get over the loss of loved ones. I’m keeping you in my prayers.
This is not great quality but the love in it is strong and true.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVNBaOQg7ak&feature=youtu.be
I’ve been told she was here for a reason.
I can see at least one reason clearly, now.
The song is very special to me, partly because it’s Alice doing another very moving “God” tune but mostly because I realize now that I am truly made of all of *you*.
In the 12 years I’ve been on FR, I’ve found the friendship, the love, the loyalty, the compassion, the acceptance and understanding that I never had before.
The story of Halla is my story, in a way.
Like her, I was a damaged little stray and I found people who would take me in and love me anyway, just as I am, with all my many flaws and quirks.
I didn’t think people could ever love me unconditionally like my dogs do but I was wrong.
I am very humbled by what I have found here...my chosen family.
I am made of you.
Shari
[Joe and Slings, could you please ping your ginormous lists for me?]