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"To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with" —Mark Twain

I don't think I have ever understood the meaning of true love. I do however know what true love could be when I see it amongst the people who surround me. I see it when my father comes home every evening, and kisses the beautiful woman who has been a part of his life for 37 years. I see it amongst my friends who are so elated about expecting a lovely baby; when my adopted big sister tears up, while she tells me how much she misses her husband who's working abroad; and when my married college buddies laugh endlessly at the same jokes. I saw it when my uncle gently held my aunt's hand as they walked up a steep hill, when my best friend's fiance calmed her stress filled day, and when my cousin married the man of her dreams. I remember so clearly when he came up to make his speech, and called her his wife for the first time.

The reason I decided to write this post is because sadly, my cousin's husband passed away last night. Even though I didn't really know him as much as I do my cousin, when I got the call, my heart broke to pieces. I may not know what love is, but because I see it, I can only imagine what it's like to lose that one person you felt you were made to be with on this planet. So today, I send my love to my cousin...the love to give her strength to get her through this difficult time. I send her love to show her that even though she had him for a such a short period of time, she got to experience a true love that not many get to. I send her love to let her know that he has become one of the many angels that help protect us each day and I send her love because she is my family. I also send my love to his family...I know how hard it is to lose someone that's loved by so many.

Rest in peace Carlo...you will always be a part of our lives. Love always, Alia.