It's midnight and I am playing "catch-up'. There was a death in my family this week and a lot of family time was required. I am not sad, because knowledge of the outcome of the cancer was well known and everyone was prepared for it. Sorrow in death ( I feel), is only the knowledge of knowing that the person will not be physically available to share experiences with you. Knowing that they are mentally and spiritually prepared to die is the most important case for concern. Memories are the tools for adapting to the physical loss of someone. So it is important that people are not taken for granted and that we make the most of the time we spend together. Experiencing the death of a loved one makes the realization of the pettiness involved in some misunderstandings so clear. I choose to remember good times, experiences shared, lessons learned, and smiles. The value in life is the positive things that are gained or accomplished through love, effort, and sheer determination. Faith in all is my foundation.Love is my building block. And happiness is the goal I strive for. This quest in this format is where I find my peace.