Death ends a life, not a relationship.

"Your heart and my heart are very, very old friends." (Hafiz)

I have always believed that strangers never enter our lives by accident. Each encounter carries a particular gift:

• For a reason – a lesson wrapped in pain, torment, or suffering.

• For a season – an angel in disguise, joining us for a time, offering support and upliftment.

• For life – a soul who enriches, illuminates, and becomes part of us.

Over time, I have …