Roses...

...draped over Michael's resting place, in the "Garden of Hope" at Gloria Dei Church by the ones who love and will miss him dearly. I went back to the church I was part of for fifteen years to say goodbye and to be at a celebration of life for a wonderful man who was filled with Gods love. It was so nice to see everyone but not under the circumstances. There was a lot of love, a lot of hugs, and a lot of heartbreak. His death was untimely, making me remember how very fragile life is. "Tell someone today"..."I want a better relationship with you" they were the words from the brother of Michael.