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 kissed goodbye – 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....