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Originally Posted by JimOfferman  The saying rings very true to me. I miss all the friends and family I have lost along the way, but I would not want to have missed knowing and loving them. Sure, there is the pain of knowing they are gone, but there is also the joy of remembering the good times we had together!  |
So true.
This is the first time I've heard this saying associated with death. I always thought it was related to love relationships.
Even though the death of someone you love hurts like hell, having known the person is so much worth that pain. Does the heart become whole again? Not always. Memories do not help in the early stages of grief, but one day you remember something about this person and with the memory comes a warm fuzzy feeling.
As far as love relationships are concerned, I kind of get it. If I had to choose between never ever experiencing love and experiencing love gone sour, I'd choose love gone sour in a heartbeat. I want love to be everlasting, but I've kissed many frogs. Can even admit to being a frog myself.