It has been a difficult week; one in which the question ‘Why?’ has created considerable sadness, confusion, hesitancy, and some portentous unease. It has been a week in which the question ‘Why?’ has overshadowed all other thoughts and considerations. It has been a week in which the question ‘Why?’ has wrenched my Humanity from the comforts of its routine affectation and demanded an accounting of its spiritual and emotional goodness.

One ‘Why’ leads to another; and another; and another… In this Life – in this world – we will not find an ultimate answer; this is as it should be. If there were no questions, there would be no need for faith. Faith is defined as ‘a belief that is not based on proof.’ Faith implies a leap – a gap – an unknown. Faith is necessary for belief, and faith requires questioning. If there were no questions, there would be no opportunity for peace; or goodness; or compassion; or responsibility; or hard work. If there were no questions, I could not account for the imperfections of my Humanity.

I have faith that this loss we’ve experienced this week will make me stronger. I have faith that this loss will bring me closer to Truth and Wisdom. I have faith that this loss will bring gains that will last Forever.

To my sister, Pam – Thank You. I Love You and I Will Miss You.