When someone loses a loved one, sadness, bitterness, confusion, and frustration are common emotions. Dealing with the loss can often take a toll on the living because we are left behind with only memories. Death, the final stage in our journey of life is inevitable, yet we still fear this final step. However, with God's guidance and understanding we can come to terms with our loss and ultimately accept it because there is no other alternative. We are all like flowers—we start from a seed, and with proper care and nurturing we grow to become a beautiful flower. Everything under the sun has a season; a flower is here for a short time, and after it has served its purpose, it passes away just as people do. Thus, we are like a flower, we are born, we blossom, and then we die.