life lost

i heard the worst news today. a dear friend lost her husband, suddenly. i can't believe it. all evening since we spoke, i have felt numb and frustrated and so sad for her. i just can't imagine what it feels like to lose your other half.

i am so grateful for the knowledge that we have in the gospel. i am so grateful for the eternal power of a temple marriage. while i cannot imagine what she is feeling, i know that there is, or will be, comfort in knowing she has been sealed to her best friend and partner; that this really is not the end.

while i know this quite possibly provides little comfort in this stunned state, i know when she is reunited with her love that this time on earth will feel like the blink of an eye.

i am here for you, any time, day or night. please lean on me.

i love you.