I attended the funeral of the dearest 22 year old daughter of a friend of mine yesterday, and afterwards I had to take the time to consider grief and sorrow.
They are demanding enemies.
Whether they are enemies or friends, I have not been able to decide, but demanding they are.
I know their fruits are delicious - so someday I might consider them as friends, but I am not ready for that yet.
I advised my friend to read (and listen to) this webpage as consolation, as it has served as a consolation for me in times of crisis (it has the lyrics, as well as the history of why this song was written) : http://www.biblestudycharts.com/A_Daily_Hymn.html
The end of this story is the enjoyment by posterity of one of the most tender gospel songs : 'It is well with my soul'.
Maybe we can come to that point one day when we can turn grief and sorrow into abundant joy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPPSG_SpojY&feature=related
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