Long after the funeral or memorial, if one was even possible, and long after the condolence cards, the phone calls of support, there is simply the emptiness. Thatâs when the memories rush in.
They can come from the feel of wearing a loved oneâs necklace, its closeness trying to bridge an impossible distance. Or the embrace of the teddy bear made from their old flannel shirts, familiar and safe. Or the sight of a heron, a symbol of a familyâs heritage, regal and proud.
The search for solace takes many forms. But when a global tragedy, a pandemic, disrupts that most delicate of lifeâs moments â a loved oneâs passing â finding comfort also takes on new importance. A single life can become lost among many, seemingly blending into an ever-growing death toll.