By Lynne Cory

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What if, before we come onto the planet, we pre-select how long each of our relationships is to last?  What if my grandson was only to bring me joy for 25 years?  Perhaps he owes me 4 children from a previous lifetime but not his enduring companionship?  What if she is to come in later in my life and help me in my final years of illness  but she cannot help me because I will not end an abusive marriage?  What if I miss the experience in this lifetime and it presents itself in the next one?  What if there is nothing to be guilty about?