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You can cry because he is gone, or you can smile because he has lived. You have the choice to close your eyes and pray for him to return, or open them and appreciate all that he has left behind.
Your heart can feel empty because of his absence, or it can be filled with the love you shared.
You can choose to mourn, close your mind and feel the pain of his departure, turning your back on reality, or you can choose to do what he would want you to do.
Life is full of choices, and in times of loss, it is natural to feel sadness. However, it is also possible to find comfort in the memories and legacy that person left behind.
Instead of focusing on the emptiness, you can remember the happy times and the lessons you shared. How you choose to remember that person can transform your grief into gratitude.
In the end, what really matters is how you choose to honor their memory. You can allow the pain to consume you, or you can find the strength to move forward, carrying their love with you.
Life goes on, and even if their absence is deeply felt, the love you shared will always remain in your heart. So choose to smile for the moments lived and celebrate the life you had, because that is what you would really like.