Life and death.

We're no strangers to the concept. We encounter it everyday. Swatting a fly, or reading an obituary in the newspaper, death is indoctrinated into our lives from a young age. The concept of life is prevalent from our first breath. Being born. Getting a new puppy. Planting flowers in your parents garden. Interacting with our friends. Life is all around us.

But despite how prevalent both sides of this coin are, it doesn't make life any less enjoyable. And it doesn't make death any easier to deal with. Especially when the death is prolonged, drawn out, and hitting very close to home.