Hello, God. It's me, Mara

You know, Lord, another friend slipped off to You, and then this piece showed up, author unknown. Just sharing as we grieve, knowing our dear one has gone on ahead:

"Grief like a mantel covers me. We'd kissed good-bye - then astonishment and shock. Who knew you'd soon fly away? Sorrow like the sky - over everything. Tears engulf me - their release is healing. You, dear one, breathed in, breathed out - then breathed no more. Grief like a black hole paralyzes - loneliness and depression attend.

"Teach me the glory of the thorns, my Lord. Our dear one's soul and spirit went home - now abides with...