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Easter: Celebrating Life; Recovering From Loss

As we are all aware, today is Easter, a day that signifies rebirth as well as the unofficial beginning of Spring. Today is also a bit more personal for me, as it is also what would've been my cousin Kate's 35th birthday. My last picture with Kate at my sister's house. Me (left), Kate (center), my sister Erin (right) I've written before about her untimely death this past October and her impact on my life. Especially with one of her last Facebook posts about wearing your good jewelry . Not only am I remembering Kate today, but in less than a week, Kate's family and friends will be gathering to celebrate her life and legacy and laying her to rest in our home state of Kansas, alongside our grandparents. I feel that it's somewhat ironic and cathartic that her first heavenly birthday falls on such a significant occasion as Easter.  As the days lengthen and the air warms, flowers are beginning to bloom. Kate's favorites were sunflowers. Wh...