I don't think one is better than the other. I'm sure they're both experiencing enormous sadness.

One's religion or spirituality will affect how one deals with death.

It feels like it breaks down a barrier that is often there in everyday life around prejudice. We're having the opportunity to see folks as fellow human beings to whom we're reaching out in a time of need.

Don't cry over someone who wouldn't cry over you.

Life is prolonged heartache with intermittent intervals of contentment.

The loneliness was relentless. The air grew so thick you could drown if you took a deep enough breath.