I bet everyone here remembers when they got the bomb dropped on them as if it were yesterday. For me it was over 5 years ago and I still remember every detail and because it was such a traumatic event in our lives, I think that memory will always be with us. What changes is us and the way to we see things. That day along with other milestones become less painful as every year passes.
It is an amazing journey M. When sadness comes to us we also are blessed with having the best people come into our lives. I'm so glad you're doing so well!