Happiness Even In Our Loss

It wouldn't be life if we didn't ever experience loss, in it's various forms. Yesterday, our family experienced a loss, that to most people seems very insignificant. One of our chickens died, unexpectedly. I know that most of you are thinking that it's just a chicken and that it isn't that big of a deal. Except, we love these animals as our pets and we have raised them from the time that they were a couple of days old. It was sad but it's just a real part of life. Each one of us will go through loss in some degree. Whether it's a family member, a pet, or a close friend, the knowledge is the same--it will be okay. We started with six chicks, just over two years ago. We are down to just two. They will continue to bring us joy and for that I am grateful. In our loss, opens a window of untold happiness. It has always been that way and it will continue to be so. Life is filled with many different feelings and emotions. I am grateful for how it all plays out. We learn how to deal with our various emotions and we learn to focus on the great times of our lives. This life is full of 'gems'.