Just reading through, I felt completely sad and broken.

First, my condolence on your aunt. I pray she continues to rest in peaceful bliss.

There are many things we do not have the answer for. All we can do is trust that somehow, there's some sort of sense or purpose after all these, maybe in the after life or whatever.

This is a really powerful read and touching story. Mel, I pray as you move on, the LORD give you more reasons to smile, Amen!