This morning I woke to news that one of my junior high and high school classmates from IL passed away. She was battling cancer and apparently, cancer won. Even though I have not kept in contact with her (outside of being facebook friends) the emotions that this news brings are strong! This woman, young, beautiful, single, and always so kind to everyone- had her whole life ahead of her!! And it was taken from her. I don't know where she stood spiritually, and I can only hope she is rejoicing now, pain free, in heaven with our Lord.
Another friend, held the gestational sac of her apple-seed sized 6 week baby this week. This is my second close encounter with miscarriage in the past 2 months, and again, the emotions are intense. I still grieve the loss of my niece or nephew and feel so sad that my sister-in-law and brother-in-law had to go through that sorrow.
People looking for jobs, others on their death beds, surgeries, sickness, deep pain and betrayal, divorce - seem to surround me. So much pain!!
We are struggling, trying to figure out how to make ends meet. With only $400 to cover food, gas, and any "extras" this month, we are now faced with a $500+ propane bill to heat our house. We are trying our best to cut out extras, and trying to sell some things we can do without, but I just don't know how we are going to make this work.
When did life become so serious, intense, and painful?
2 comments:
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know how that moment feels when you first hear. I'll be praying for you and your friend.
Thanks, Kaylia. What a crummy time for you to start following my blog. I promise, I'm not always so down! :)
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