A friend of mine's wife died a short time ago. It was a surprise that no one was prepared for - least of all him, I think. So sad, but at the same time there have been so many good people from church and other places who have gathered around him, to help sustain him and his family in this time... it has made me proud to be a human.
Death is a REQUIREMENT of life. Goodness and kindness have always been OPTIONS.
We turn on the news and despair. This man killed that. This nation wars with another. We fear terrorists, kidnappers, once-neighbors who lose control and destroy all around them.
But there ARE goodnesses. There ARE kindnesses. There are moments that shine so brightly even the darkness cannot hold sway.
Thank you - all of you, and especially my friend and his family - for the times you have been part of that light in my life.
And please, please... continue to shine.