The Whitehall Ledger - Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana

Bob Casagrande was a family friend of the author, whom she had known since her birth. His passing this week hit her hard, but she took the picture at right just a few moments after learning he was gone. That inspired this article.

You never know when true pain will hit you. No, not physical pain; I mean the type of pain which is harder to heal from. After a challenging year, no one expected to get hit with something this hard to deal with. In this type of situation, you grasp desperately for miracles, for prayers, for good vibes, for good wishes, any sign that things will be alright.

After...