Thanks for the post Dutch.  My heart go out to you and your family and to all who are grieving a lose.  I watched the Veteran's Day tribute on pbs tonight and it got to me some.  Emotions are a part of all of us and we all grieve and go through grieving at a different pace.  I once read that it is important to let each grieve at his/her own pace and not to be impatient with him/her to get on with life.  Do not forget or neglect those who remain; you all need each other so much more now.

The Lord never blessed me with a child of my own and I grieve that at times, some times more than others.  It is important to build good memories and to cling to them.

Hang in there my friend!  Keep the faith in the Lord!