On transitions

Hi Carrie,

This has been in my "drafts" folder since Greg passed.  Not having had a chance to know Greg directly, I hesitated to send it.  With love, this is for you and Phil and your family.
 -Bob


With transition, there is fear of what lies ahead,
and grieving for what we have and cherish.
There is anguish and there is growth
and some day, when the painful dust settles
of reaching for a hand you can no longer touch
and of seeing the smile that you can still see
and the constant reminders--the favorite meal, song and artist,
the conversations that ended and will end prematurely--
when the painful dust settles, there are gifts,
immeasurable treasure of memories, love,
and the legacies that remain.


We are with you in this time of loss and sorrow.  With sadness, courage and support, we are with you.