Grief is like the ocean. It comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm and sometimes it’s overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim. – Vicki Harrison

All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on-Havelock Ellis

Grief never ends. But it changes. It’s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. It is the price of love. -Unknown

God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December- J.M. Barnie

Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. -Unknown

The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart. And He saves those who are broken in spirit.- Psalm 34:18

Grieving is a necessary passage and a difficult transition to finally letting go of sorrow – it is not a permanent rest stop. – Dodinsky