I never have been.
In the last year I have had to say goodbye to 7 people I love. Five of them have been in the last four months. And yet another one last week that I wasn't particularly close to but I know and love that person's sister. I am still numb and reeling.
Why do we think everyone is always going to be around? You would think that after having Sarah die I would know that every day is a gift. Relationships are meant to be cherished.
And yet, I become complacent and forgetful, like most people. Loss has had to stare me in the face again for me to realize just how important the people in my life are to me.
Funerals and goodbyes DO NOT bring me joy. But knowing those goodbyes aren't forever, does. And having the reminder of how important 'my people' are to me also brings me joy. I have people I love. I have people to love. That is joyful.
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