I love what Henri Nouwen says about pain and sadness. He said we have to embrace our sadness and live in it. Then we can ask the question- What does god want us to do with our sadness? Where do we put our grief? Living those questions and being real and present in them is what leads to healing.
I lost a very dear friend this week. She was my roomate and sister like friend for years. I never got to say goodbye and I didn't even get to see her healthy one last time. It hurts. The pain of it is raw and unreal. I loved Layla very much.
So this week i am just living the questions I already noted. I am not looking for answers. I am just living the pain and hoping and loving in the process.
I will never forget my good friend.
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