Just 3 weeks ago an Uncle that I was close to died. He wasn't even 50, and he left a wife not even 40 and two children (my cousins) not even 10 years old. Just

Just 3 weeks ago an Uncle that I was close to died. He wasn't even 50, and he left a wife not even 40 and two children (my cousins) not even 10 years old. Just yesterday I got back from the memorial service. Each person is different, but my advice is to do the following: A: Do things that need to be done right now, with little emotion. You may still be in shock and your best bet is to keep your studies up, and do any necessary work on your startup. B: Take the time (maybe even up to a week or so) to mourn, and psychologically "let go" or accept his passing. It will be hard to move forward if you don't do this and the shock wears off and the reality catches up with you. C: Get back to life. Memorial services are referred to as "Celebration of Life" services because it's the time when you've accepted reality, said your goodbyes, and let go, which allows you to appreciate the time you had with this person, and then move forward a stronger person. For the past 3 weeks, I feel like I've been living life 1 day at a time. My uncle died while I was house sitting for other family that was away on vacation, and 1 week before finals. Basically, it wasn't a "convenient" time (though I'd be hard pressed to explain what a convenient time would be). Now that the memorial service is over and the family has gone back home, I feel that I can move forward now. I just started a job today, and I'm taking 2 classes over the summer. Letting go has made it easier for me at least to appreciate my uncle's life and move forward with my own. My condolences to you.