Losing Family

Please do not fret, it is not my own family that has been lost, not at the moment anyway.

One of my coworkers lost a family member recently and we decided as a unit to go and support them by attending the viewing. Now, granted, the family member that they lost has lived a long and wonderful life; but, that does not negate the fact that it is still a sorrowful and mournful time for them. Losing somebody, at any stage of life, is still hard.

With a lot of love and compassion from those around them it can be easier to bare. 

All of this is just simply to say, you should never take something for granted and should never assume that you know how somebody feels or what they are going through. 

Remember to embrace every bit of your life and hug those in it for that extra second if it doesn't seem like they are ready to pull away. Add a little bit extra love and compassion into the lives of everyone you meet and you may just be able to help them keep going on with their day in a happier mood.