Loss

Loss hurts! Deep loss hurts forever, deeply!
When we turn on our televisions, we hear the local meteorologist tell us that a new storm is coming. But when we suffer a deep loss, the storm is already here. And there is nothing that we can do or say that will lessen that loss, that will lessen the pain of that loss. I come to you with open arms. My hands raised, raised high to our God, wondering what I can give, anything will help; but I know that God is already with you. I see an aura of light around you that you may yet not feel. But with all of your friends gathered around you, lifting you with love, the love of God, bringing you God’s mercy, worshiping with you; this is the gift we bring you. For the loss that truly hurts. We pray that we can open your heart. For God to soothe your pain.

©Russell Kendall Carter, BA. MAT. Dlitt.