Have you ever lost a member of your family? It was not a close member but someone you knew and loved? Did this loved one live thousand’s of miles away? Did you feel guilty when you did not join your family in the funeral? If the answer is yes, read on.

This recently happened to me. I have a cousin who lives 3000 miles away. We were brought up together and even though I don't see her as often as I like, that bond is still there and will never be broken. Her husband's death was a sudden and unexpected loss. My family was in shock and heartbroken.

Since I live so far away and the funeral was the next day I could not attend. I felt guilty for not being there for my family and especially for my cousin. Even though I was not there in person to share in this sad occasion, I was there in spirit. I gave them my support by thinking about them. My love and prayers were with them.

These two people were so special. They had a loving, caring marriage that lasted over forty years. Their children and grandchildren love and respect them. Not everybody in this day and age has that kind of a relationship with their immediate family members.

A marriage requires two people working together on a daily basis cementing their relationship. They need to respect each other and make it a partnership. This wonderful couple had this magic, and it worked. My love to my cousin and her family.

Thank you for reading my article. Please feel free to read my other numerous articles.

Copyright Linda E. Meckler 2006

Linda is the author of her first published book, “Ghost Kids Trilogy. "Christy, 12 and her Brother Brad, 16 moves into an old house on top of a mountain and meet two Ghost Kids.

Then we have a mysterious, magical Blue Vase where Uncle Charlie the villain is trapped. He wants out of the Blue Vase and exchange he will tell Christy and Brad where Pirates’ Treasure is Hidden.

Take a walk with Christy and Brad down a dark hall hunting for Pirates” Treasure. You will think were you there right there with them.

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