I like it here in Cairo, but I worry. A lot. I worry about crossing the street with the crazy traffic; I worry about the kids adjusting to school; I worry about my new job; I worry about not being able to communicate my food order at a restaurant; I worry I'll never feel comfortable running in this city.
But all of this seems insignificant right now.
I actually don't know her; in fact, before this past week, I'd never even read her blog. But my friend Jill knows her, and asked that we say a prayer for Anna.
Anna at An Inch of Gray lost her 12-year old son in the flooding in Virgina last week. I can't even fathom the depths of her pain right now. No one should ever have to suffer the loss of a child. It tears at my heart. I am so lucky to have my children here, right now, in this massive city with all my small and insignificant worries. Nothing else matters but my family.
Please take a moment today to be thankful for what we have - bring it into perspective. It can all be lost so quickly. And then take a few moments to say a prayer for Anna and her family. Every prayer, every kind thought, every one of them counts. I hope our prayers will help to bring her peace and comfort.
I want so much to think tat our prayers will help. I need to believe it.
ReplyDeleteYou can't even begin to imagine it happening to anyone ... let alone a FRIEND'S son. It makes me ill ...
ReplyDeleteThank you for thinking of her. For me. For her. ugh.
I can't imagine either. But I love and hope that if I were in Anna's shoes, I would feel the upsurge of love coming from the blogging community. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a good reminder...
ReplyDeleteI do know Anna, and I still can't believe this happened to her. Not that anyone, ever, deserves to lose a child. But she is such a good, kind person...thank you for thinking of her. xo
ReplyDeleteYour prayers mean so much to them. And yes - you have to take these moments as a reminder to appreciate "this one more day" with our families. Each one is a gift.
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