The 4th of July

Today marks the Independence of this country... Its a proud day indeed, and for sure as I hear the fireworks go off, everyone is admiring the wonderful show, today I was given very sad news... In fact its something that is inevitable, and comes at any moment. A friend, a close friend has lost his younger brother...I am just finding out today, and even though the news is reaching my ears now, my heart is broken not just because this person lost someone dear but because he has gone through recently hard times. I haven't spoken to him in so long, and today I not only e-mailed, I called, left a voice mail, and have texted. Its 11:42pm and still no word. May be this guy chooses to not respond which is ok, I wouldn't want to force him to call especially about something so heart breaking as this.

What makes this 4th of July even worse is that someone under my house is feeling low as well. The cause "Puppy Love" oh yes, It may not be the end of the world but this person those tears and painful memories are what make and break her attitude and heart. I wish I could take the pain away from both, so that tonight they can both sleep in a deep and comforting slumber. Even though I may wish this for them, it cannot not be, through these hard heart felt challenges, and losses one must learn to move forward. I can only remember for the good book that "God doesn't give us challenges that we cannot overcome" and even though at that moment someone may feel like they are drowning, one is really never alone. Faith through these hard times is hard to hold on to, but if we don't now then how can we ever in the future...???

Food for thought.

Sleep well tonight, may tomorrow bring some good news to those who need it.