A Heavy Heart

I found out this evening that my neighbor lost his Dad today.  My heart is so very heavy for him and his family as I know they were all so close.  Of course, I cannot help but think of my parents and how close we are.  I tear up just thinking about the possibility of losing either one of them.  I have been so blessed to have parents who have supported my brothers and me through each and every step of our lives.  They always put us first.  I find myself telling them more now than ever how much I appreciate them and hope that I can be half the parent they have been to me.

What can I do for my neighbor.  PRAY!  I pray thanksgiving that his father is not suffering anymore.  I pray thanksgiving that he is with God.  I pray that my neighbor and his family will be given strength and support through their grieving and beyond.  I pray that my neighbor's mother survive the loss of her husband of many, many years.  I cannot imagine losing my husband after only 8 years of marriage.  Where do you find the strength to go on after 40+ years of marriage?  I pray, in time that he and his family be able to remember the happy memories because I know there were so many.  His Dad was a gentle, loving man and with tears streaming down my face, I pray that he is looking upon his family while he is being embraced by God's loving arms.