Life does go on, as much as we want the rest of the world to stop when ours does :-/ A friend of mine gave me a sympathy card when my mom passed away that hit every emotion in my body like a lightning bolt. The cover quote is by James Joyce: "They lived and loved, and laughed and left." The inside simply states "and the world will never be the same." Couldn't be more true.

Take as much time as you need to create your new life. Make it yours. There are no deadlines or expectations that you have to meet. Be patient with yourself. I am trying to do the same...