I like how you brought up the resurrection. Some people just don't understand that the resurrection give us hope, but it doesn't take away the pain. It's a pain that doesn't leave and it won't until the new system. Boy, the new system seems better and better everyday. I can't wait.
Yeah, it's something I've lived with for over 32 years... death also affects you psychologically. With me, I'm so scared to get close to people, especially in a relationship. I'm always afraid, deep down, that they're going to die or leave me if I get too close.
I always rememember that when Jesus heard about the death of Lazarus, he cried. THAT really touches me. Here, the man who had the power to resurrect (which he did) CRIED when he heard of his friend's death. It shows we can still mourn... nothing wrong with it...