Dear Francine: I am sorry for your pain. It is totally understandable. We were not created to die. We were created to live a happy and painless life, not to say good bye to our loved ones.

Regardless of anyone's belief regarding what happens after death, in one way or the other we all feel the loss.

Maybe you can make a copy of that check? That way you can cash it and still have that last bit of memorabilia with you.

A hug from your boomer sis, reminding you that the day will come when Christ shall wipe all tears and death will be no more.