I've been sitting for a while in pain, watching the people close to me deal with the devastating affects of adversity. Some are reeling from the loss of their home — others from the death of a friend or relative. One is drowning in the pain of racism, and another is drowning in the pain of cancer (now stealing the sweet toddler from her arms.)
I feel powerless knowing I can't take away their pain. None of us can. That's one of the hard parts about life and love and family and friendship.
Perhaps you've been there, watching people you love hurting and wanting with all of your heart to switch places with them and make it better. What do you do when you can't? When life demands everyone walk through the mess it's handing them?
The only thing I've been able to figure out is to show up. A text. A call. A visit. A meal. A care package. A listening ear. Sometimes it feels like it's not enough, but according to the ones suffering, it's appreciated and makes them feel loved. That's one of people's greatest needs — to be loved. It's comforting to know that something I can do will meet a deep need, even if it can't change the situation.
I feel powerless knowing I can't take away their pain. None of us can. That's one of the hard parts about life and love and family and friendship.
Perhaps you've been there, watching people you love hurting and wanting with all of your heart to switch places with them and make it better. What do you do when you can't? When life demands everyone walk through the mess it's handing them?
The only thing I've been able to figure out is to show up. A text. A call. A visit. A meal. A care package. A listening ear. Sometimes it feels like it's not enough, but according to the ones suffering, it's appreciated and makes them feel loved. That's one of people's greatest needs — to be loved. It's comforting to know that something I can do will meet a deep need, even if it can't change the situation.
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