A Great Loss

At 6am this morning as I was about to head out the door to work I saw that my parents had called early this morning at 2 am.  Obviously realizing that was not a good thing, I called them right away.  My mom told me that my oldest sister died yesterday.   I am in shock and utter disbelief.  My sister and I were very close when I was young but had grown apart over the years since she lived in California.  Unfortunately that doesn’t make the pain any less.  She didn’t have a very happy life, she was going through a divorce and had many many health issues.  I guess I am happy that she is no longer lonely or suffering in any way but I am extremely sad that she never got to experience some of the things that bring so much joy and contentment here on earth.

She had a strong faith in God so I know she is with Him now but it’s going to be extremely difficult for us left behind to grasp that she is gone.

If you can, please pray for my family, especially my parents because I know their pain is the deepest.  You’re not supposed to bury your children.  My dad just called me and was extremely broken up.  I’ve never heard or seen my dad cry before and it just killed me to hear his sorrow.

Thanks so much for all your comments yesterday.  They were much appreciated!  Obviously these events have put things in perspective for me today.