Farewells are a sad part of life, but you can always take something away from them.

I try to remember a Dr. Seuss quote a young man known as Roan had on his profile here: "Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened."

I'm sorry, Wayne. Some years are just lousy--bad things happen, health suffers, friends are unavailable, work is dull. It cycles though. In my experience, things do eventually get better, given time and maybe some investment in doing things for myself that I've been avoiding--seeing the doctor, finishing the paperwork, going outside and getting some fresh air, reaching out to an acquaintance to get together... I hope this year brings you happiness as well as sadness.

*hugs* Good luck with whatever you are facing, Wayne.

Hang in there bud. For every goodbye, there's a hello.    Hugs

Life is all about keeping on keeping on.  Sometimes its easy, many times its not.  I can only offer encouragement and my best wishes and I wish you just enough....

I don't have words of wisdom but I have hugs!