People have often asked how do you cope with such a confining existence. This is the problem many have when dealing with adversity. We were devastated with such an unbelievable hurt that defied words that we could not speak. My wife and I were in days of shock, followed by disbelief, denial, and blame, while pursuing peaks and valleys of coping with such a loss. We found ourselves acknowledging we have made the adjustment, only to be crushed farther.
People are all different, having divergent timetables in making the adjustment at such a loss.
My wife took a week off following the death of our daughter and then returned to her teaching position at Barkley Bridge Elementary. Faith in God is the only sustaining power that allows one to overcome diversity of any kind. This writer has drawn strength especially from patriarchs like Abraham, Job, Joseph, and others who could look above and know that God was in control of His universe. Giving up was not part of my agenda, although days of depression were difficult to manage. We must all seize life in whatever form and refuse to complain, but take advantage of whatever opportunities come our way.