Through this experience, I will find in myself new strength and wisdom - perhaps, even, new joy.

You can shed tears that she is gone,

or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back,

or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.

Your heart can be empty because you can't see her,

or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can ...turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,

or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember her only that she is gone,

or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back.

Or you can do what she'd want:

Smile,

Open your Eyes,

Love and

Go On.

-Anonymous

Whenever Gaye and I traveled to a new country, it felt strange and unfamiliar - but in the end, it opened our eyes to adventure, love and beauty. I find myself , once again in a new and unfamilar country, but now without Gaye. I have to have faith, even in my sadness, that adventure, love and beauty is there for me to experience. I just need to open my eyes and heart!