(((((((Lexicon, Mars, Heather & Bethsblues))))))...

I understand. Today is my deceased Mom's birthday; I am able to observe it without sadness now = well, I should say that after 10 years, 'it' doesn't punch me in the gut anymore, so, as Ozzie said, the grief does seem to lesson with enough time, (and everyone is different on how much time is 'enough').

Sending you all positive thoughts...