Erin

³ And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ⁴ ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’^[a] or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

⁵ He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”  Revelations 21:3-5

     One of my best friends who is part of my international prayer group needs prayer.  I sit here heart broken for her.  About six months ago, she lost her mom tragically to cancer.  Then, she lost a job that she loved and had to find a new on in a different state.  She just had her birthday last week and had to celebrate it with new friends.   That is the good part.  She has been so strong and endured so well.   Yesterday, however she found out that it looks like her father had a heart attack and died on Saturday or Sunday.  Her sister, who also lives in a different state, and Erin had not heard from him since Friday, so they called emergency people to check on him.  I believe he was at home.
     Those who know me know that I don't cry often, not even at funerals.  However, I sit here in tears because she is hurting and I imagine feels very much alone.  She doesn't even have her sister beside her today.  I am thinking about my sister who has been through so much lately that doesn't have me to help her out.  I am thinking about what we would do if we were in the same situation.  The holidays are just starting and Erin and her sister both need our prayers.  This may be one of the most painful ones that they experience.  I pray that they find comfort and people to love on them.  The hard and painful part is over for their parents.