Hello Tony,
The Munchkin Man was very happy to see your latest post.
You seem to be holding up well and remaining strong.
The Munchkin Man knows your mother is proud.
Ken used to tell the Munchkin Man they were friends "for life."
Likewise, the Munchkin Man would like to offer you his moral support "for life."
The Munchkin Man has always believed that the grieving process is a lifelong journey which should not be restrained by a time limit.
While one is grieving over the loss of a loved one, a lot of people with good intentions will tell that person to "Get over it!"
The Munchkin Man has never liked this advice.
The Munchkin Man believes a grieving person should do his or her best to "Carry on."
Just as you are doing.
On the other hand, the Munchkin Man believes a grieving person never completely "gets over it", nor ever should.
Instead, "let it be."
Ideally, the Munchkin Man believes the grieving process is a lifelong healing journey, one which is made more complete with celebrations to balance the sorrows.
During this past December, the Munchkin Man lost his sister to cancer.
She was the Munchkin Man's last remaining blood relative.
The Munchkin Man is still grieving over her death, and also celebrating the memories of her life, during a personal healing journey which has only just begun.
May your personal journey be a healing one as well.
Please let the Munchkin Man know if there is anything you need.
May God bless you and all your family members.
Munchkin Man