We feel pain and are more than overwhelmed and powerless from heartache when we lose them. They are at peace and no longer have the need to feel earthly pain. We sometimes feel uplifted and may smile or laugh a little when we remember funny things about them. We recall how much they loved us and may have told us to go on with our lives if something ever happened to them. We eventually find a little relief from our pain. They no longer have the need for pain. Only peace and love for us because we love them still. We think of them and send our love in our words, our thoughts, prayers and daily lives. Their spirit is rewarded when we help ourselves and our peace of mind outweighs our sadness. We begin to see flashes of hope and at times relief from our pain. We remember them telling us to not stop living if oneday something ever happened to them. We remind ourselves that they didn't want us to be miserable. They live in our hearts and minds, that is the spirit of them. We learn the spirit of love never dies. MB