Comforting my friend

My friend's son was killed in an automobile accident four or five weeks ago. I think of her often and when I do, I pray for her. I also text her to let her know she is not alone nor forgotten.

Generally, a week or so after a tragedy everyone heads home and you are left alone to deal with your grief. I know that from experience and knowing that has helped me remember to comfort my friend. As I mentioned earlier, I text her when I think of her and pray for her often.

Today, I spoke with her and she was sobbing. That made my heart ache. As a mother I ached and as a mother who has lost a child, I ached more. We chatted and I asked if she journaled and she said she use to and knows the value of journaling. She said, you know, I don't know what to write. That was my opportunity to comfort her. I suggested that she writes whatever she is feeling... like today, I hurt.

I believe that resonated with her because she said "I can do that."