Kiabab, I hope...
you too, have been comforted by some form of faith. I know some call faith a weakness, a fairy tale but for many there is hope that life continues after the physical body ceases and the ultimate reunion.
I'm not a Bible-slapper or even a regular church goer, but I do have my faith. It helped with the recent passing of my and my wife's fathers.
Bless you.
Matey