Nightly Gathering

Open Thread Post 32

I wasn't sure what I would write about tonight but two things transpired in the last hour. My hubby and I read a chapter in the Broken Walk book which used every feeling word that goes along with 'sad.’ Sorrowful, Downcast, Dejected, Despondent, Despairing, Melancholy, Mournful, Inconsolable, Broken. “Knowing they aren't coming back is soul-tearing.” Yes, my heart is honoring my child and yes, God is with us even if we don't feel it.

Second, I admit that since Dec 23rd I have not looked at a single news headline, and I haven't watched any news on t.v.for years. I don't know too much of what's going on unless things are mentioned in some of the blogs I read. Hubby gasped when he looked at his phone. I was like, “What? What?” A black hawk helicopter crashed here in Huntsville this afternoon with no survivors. One of our friends here is a black hawk pilot. I got in touch with the wife to see if, God forbid, it was him. Thank God it wasn't!!!!! But I guess no news could ever be as bad as what we went/are going through, and if it had been him, I would have been by her side immediately.

Please say a prayer tonight for the families who have just lost their loved ones unexpectedly. Comments about grief, mourning, and memories are always welcome.