It's been really hard for me the past few months losing Bill and trying to get past this depression. Needless to say, I'm not doing too good of a job of it.

My phone has been ringing off the hook. My cousin died Friday night and my Aunt died Sat. night.

It kills me that I am so far away from the family when this happens. I sent flowers to both and I will call my Uncle this week.

I grew up next door to my Aunt and Uncle and spent more time over there then I did at home. My Grandmother lived with them until she passed so I loved going over and listen to her tell her stories and my Aunt was absolutely the best cook.

They had 8 kids and there were 10 of us so we had our own softball team. When I got home for a visit, Bill and I always visited them.

Also the day Bill was buried one of our best friends died and his wife is having the same hard time I am. Susan and Travis are trying to help both of us through this, even though they are greveing also. Pete was Travis's best friend.

So far it's been 4 passed and I hope this year don't continue like it has. For the past 8 years I have lost 3 to 6 relatives and friends, young and old alike.

I think it is one of the reason my depression lingers.

Ada