As I travel this week, speaking at a retreat, I spent some time in California with one of my aunts who, is, sadly, dying.  Happily, she is doing so with a greater hope.  She, and I, believe, unwaveringly, that we will see each other again.  As I prayed for her, I reminded both of us that as she journeys,  the light will only get brighter.  As the psalmist reminds us, "With you, oh Lord, the darkness is light."