Auntie Fern and Uncle Doug

Just received word that my uncle will likely pass away very soon. He has suffered from ill health for years, and my cousin wrote it is just a matter of time. He has always been a favorite of mine, and I will miss him dearly.
I know life passes, that we are here only a wee while... but facing the leaving is heartbreaking to me. When I was last in the temple for Beth's first visit, I was reminded again that heaven need be nothing more than never again saying goodbye to those we love. I know I'll have many more such goodbyes before then, and I don't know if my heart will hold out.