"Life is a journey
of sweetness and sorrow,
Of yesterday's memories
and hopes for tomorrow,
Of pathways we choose
and detours we face
With patience and humor,
courage and grace,
Of joys that we've shared
and of people we've met
Who have touched us in ways
we will never forget."
-Sympathy Card for Grandpa Dolan

It has been 2 weeks since Grandpa Dolan passed on. I must admit that I am doing very well. I am amazed at the change in my mood over the past 2 weeks, directly related to the passing of a great man that meant a lot to me. I am pleased that I am feeling better but it is so interesting that I am doing well after such a horrific event. I was sure I would fall into depression but instead I have become elated and full of life. It is as if I see each moment as precious, every telephone conversation as crucial, every smile a wonder, every tear a gift. Life has thrown me some hard balls but I believe I can say I am on my way up. And it is lasting...