Recently someone I adore lost a loved one. Her husband. Suddenly and Tragically.
Just months prior to that a co-worker of mine lost his 5 year old son. Suddenly and Tragically.
At times, I can't even imagine the pain and sadness.
Sometimes all we can do is grieve. We know that grieving is all part of the design of this world. It's normal, it's emotional and it's personal. We know that it's good to grieve and we know that even Jesus did so.
Our human brains can't really put the pieces all together ... not fully... the reason that things happen aren't ours to control or even understand at times.
Why do people suffer? Why does losing a love one hurt so much? Why can't we make it all ok sometimes?
Losing a love one.. really makes us lean on God and the realization that this place isn't eternal.
Oh so easier said than done.. yes I know this but I have such great hope in the Lord. He is faithful until the end.
So when all I can do is grieve - I want to be constantly reminded of Jesus - he's been there and done that.
