Yesterday they buried my brother-in law- and my best friend, Mark. After a beautiful service, we drove to the cemetery, prayed during a brief graveside service, placed flowers on the casket, and said our goodbyes. We then returned to our cars and went to a repast.
And then life goes on.
Or it’s supposed to.
And it will, of course, but it’ll never be the same. It can’t be. How can anything be the same when a huge part of one’s life is missing?
I’ll turn to see Mark, and he won’t be there. I’ll think of something funny to share, but he won’t be there to share it with. I’ll think of his unqiue sayings and instead of laughing, I’ll feel am emptiness inside because I’ll never hear those words, from Mark at least, ever again.
We’re supposed to move forward – and we do. But it’s never the same.
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