I am most definitely treading on holy ground as I
try to cope with the unexpected grief that has 
enveloped me.  My life has been forever and
irrevocably altered.
My most perfect, fairytale life was changed in an
instant when death us did part.
I have turned to my faith, family, friends,
books and various internet grief support 
groups to help relieve some of the oppressive
grief which often overwhelms me. 
There is some light breaking through
my darkness but I am still
on a long journey slowly climbing
my way out of the abyss.

Each day brings new hope
and also fresh sorrow.  I realize
now that this is not some disease from
which I will be cured.  I will live my
remaining days as an amputated person,
alive, but no longer whole.
I must learn to cope, to function as
I now am. 

Music:The Ash Grove
Traditional Welsh Tune
Sequenced by Barry Taylor
Midi is not included in the zipped file.

Artwork:La Primavera
by Walter Crane